ALDEHYDE C12 MNA - – aldehydic, ambery, floral note with hints of dry incense, metallic citrus, and waxy honey

A rich fragrance with notes of incense and amber, with floral and citrus nuances. Fresh, aldehydic, musky, citrus, tuberose, metallic, waxy, coumarin, diffuse, honeyed, and nutty. It is used as an amber note in top note accords. This product is a classic of the fatty aldehyde family. It is widely used in all types of perfumery, but pairs particularly well with floral, woody, ambrosial, and tobacco accords. Very intense, with good staying power, an aldehydic with nuances reminiscent of amber and incense. A fresh, clean note that adds bloom and brightness to all types of fragrances. Strong and diffuse, reminiscent of dry amber, slightly grassy, ​​with considerable staying power. Although often described as "aldehydic," it has much more personality than aldehyde C-12.

The flavor is dry and fruity, with notes of honey and nuts. This aldehyde is probably one of the most popular aldehyde top notes. It pairs very well with galbanum, hexenyl or methylphenylcarbinyl esters, methyl ionone, or oakmoss. The combination of this aldehyde with galbanum, oakmoss, and subtle fruity notes is one of the most frequently used "symbols" in perfumery. It lends excellent notes to the tobacco base and pairs well with vetiver.

In mimosa, it contributes part of the characteristic dry notes, while in amber-based fragrances, it is an almost inevitable component. Interesting effects are achieved with the use of ginger oil and clary sage.

Aldehyde finds limited use—in small quantities—in food flavorings, primarily in lemon, honey, coconut, apricot, pineapple, and other flavor complexes or in fruity blends. The concentration in the finished product generally ranges from 0.1 to 15 parts per million.