PHENYL ETHYL ALCOHOL – floral, sweet and honeyed note with hints of silky rose, tropical fruit and floral tea

A sweet, floral rose scent with tropical fruit and honey nuances. Phenylethyl alcohol is present in perfume compositions in quantities ranging from 5 to 10–20%, and sometimes even in much higher concentrations. It possesses excellent stability. When 5% rose acetate (rose crystals) is added to phenylethyl alcohol, the rose scent is more pronounced, its persistence is increased, and its "raw" top notes are toned down.
Phenylethyl alcohol is used in virtually all compositions, be they floral, balsamic, oriental, chypre, green, or aldehyde. It is a major component of rose absolute, which contains 70-75% phenylethyl alcohol, 10-15% geraniol, approximately 5% citronellol, and 2-3% nerol. Phenylethyl alcohol is also present in neroli, ylang-ylang, clove, and geranium oils.
Phenylethyl alcohol has a faint rose scent. It is used in large quantities as a flavoring not only for rose compositions, but also for other floral notes. It is resistant to alkalis, which is why it is used in perfumery for soap. It enhances floral notes. It can add a particularly pleasant amber note, pleasantly accentuate coconut notes, is gorgeous on skin, and pairs perfectly with tea.