ALDEHYDE C8 (OCTYL ALDEHYDE) – aldehydic, citrusy and honeyed note with hints of orange peel, green peel and sweet apricot

ALDEHYDE C8 (OCTYL ALDEHYDE)

ALDEHYDE C8 is a very powerful aliphatic aldehyde that, in dilution, develops a bright orange-citrus character with green, honeyed and fruity nuances. In the concentrated material the profile can feel pungent and fatty; dilution is what reveals the facet that is most useful in perfumery.

Olfactory profile

Aldehydic, citrusy, green and slightly honeyed, with impressions of orange peel, green rind, apricot and plum. At high concentration it is much sharper and fattier.

In formula

ALDEHYDE C8 is particularly effective in top notes, where it can add brightness to bergamot, neroli, orange blossom and citrus colognes. In rose and jasmine it adds lift and a fresher sensation; in small amounts it can make a citrus accord more diffusive and less flat.

It is a micro-dosing material: its value often lies in its ability to change the perception of the whole top without becoming recognizable as an independent note.

How to evaluate it

It is best studied at strong dilution because the neat material does not represent its effect in a formula very well. At low concentration, the citrus, fruity and honeyed sides become more evident.

When to choose it

It is particularly suitable for citrus, neroli, orange blossom, rose and aldehydic bouquets when more brightness, diffusion and a green-orange-peel nuance are needed.

Packaging

The product is packed to order; the container may vary depending on the selected format and the characteristics of the raw material.

IFRA Category 4: nessuna restrizione (IFRA 51)

The value refers to the maximum concentration in the finished product, not to the percentage of the raw material in the fragrance concentrate.