TERPINEOL PG (Perfume Grade) – a floral, ozonic, and green note with a hint of lilac, apple blossom, and fresh aromatic wood

TERPINEOL PG is a raw material with a dry, aromatic, and floral olfactory profile, characterized by a delicate camphoraceous nuance and fresh citrus accents. Its scent particularly recalls lilac, but it can also evoke apple blossom, fresh lime, pine, and some nuances of hyacinth. In the base, a slight earthy tone is perceived, softened by soft and luminous ozonic facets.

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In perfumery, it is especially valued for its ability to build and support transparent, fresh, and clean floral accords. It is a classic raw material in lilac reconstruction and is also used in compositions of lily of the valley, orange blossom, acacia, lily, and numerous airy floral bouquets. Thanks to its versatility, it is also used in fougère structures, in creations with an elegant pine effect, and in fragrances that require a crisp but not intrusive green-floral accent.

In addition to its use in alcoholic perfumery, TERPINEOL PG is also suitable for personal hygiene products, detergents, fabric care, and home fragrance, where it provides a sense of clean and refined floral freshness.

From a chemical composition standpoint, terpineol is a monoterpene alcohol found naturally in various aromatic sources, including pine oil, cajeput oil, and petitgrain oil. In particular, α-terpineol is one of the most well-known molecules used in perfumery for creating lilac effects and for developing numerous floral and aromatic nuances.

Dosing requires attention: in small quantities, it adds elegance, freshness, and definition to floral accords, while at high dosages it tends to develop a more distinctly resinous and piney character. For this reason, it is generally used from traces to more significant percentages, depending on the desired effect and the formula's structure. In some compositions, it can reach up to 30% of the fragrance concentrate, but in most cases, it offers the most interesting results at lower and well-balanced dosages.

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