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Carbinol Muguet

Used in 30 formulas

CAS 103-05-9

About this material

Carbinol Muguet opens with soft, clean floral freshness—delicate yet substantial. The lily and hyacinth character feels natural and unforced, while sweet rose undertones add warmth. A gentle violet nuance and mild herbaceous quality round the profile beautifully, creating something that feels lifted yet grounded. Arctander considered this material "probably the most valuable and versatile of all the so-called carbinols"—high praise indeed. It combines the best qualities of linalool and terpineol without their drawbacks: none of linalool's volatility and none of terpineol's woody-piney character. Use it as a structural floraliser at levels from 2% up to 25% of your concentrate. It builds flor… — Fraterworks

Usage in formulas

0.18%
Min
1.56%
Average
14.5%
Max

The 253rd most used material of 1414 in the catalogue, present in 30 of 806 formulas. A signature material: whoever uses it means to.

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