Citronellol 95
Used in 188 formulas
About this material
Citronellol 95 opens with a fresh, green, and slightly rosy scent that is immediately uplifting. As it develops, the sweetness becomes more pronounced, revealing a soft, floral character that adds a pleasant roundness to the overall profile. In a formula, it acts as a brightener, enhancing the freshness of citrus and floral notes while providing a subtle depth that helps to unify the composition. It pairs well with other citrus oils, such as bergamot or lemon, and can also complement floral notes like rose or geranium. The typical usage in this catalogue ranges from 0.212% to 3.08%, with a common dose around 0.820%.
Usage in formulas
The 55th most used material of 1414 in the catalogue, present in 188 of 807 formulas. A working material, recurrent without being automatic.
Where it actually lives
The share of each family's formulas that contain it. Not how often it appears, but how indispensable it is inside that family.
- Aromatic Greenin 60% of 10 formulas
- Citrusin 50% of 10 formulas
- Floral Fruityin 47% of 38 formulas
- Woody Floralin 42% of 12 formulas
- Woody Aquaticin 42% of 12 formulas
What to use instead of Citronellol 95
Ranked by how widely each is used: a substitute nobody stocks is not a substitute.
- CitronellolSame molecule, another trade namein 104 formulas
- Citronellol 950Same molecule, another trade namein 0 formulas
Appears in

Oud Fleur
Woody Chypre

Blue Sapphire
Oriental Woody

Erba Leather
Leathery

Le Beau Paradise Garden
Woody Aquatic

Paradoxe
Oriental Floral

Bois des Iles
Amber Woody

Invictus
Woody Aquatic

Gold Incense
Oriental Floral

Man Wood Essence
Woody

Cuir de Russie
Leathery

Scandal Pour Homme Absolu
Woody Aromatic

P. Sport
Aromatic Green

Acqua di G. Profondo Lights
Aromatic Aquatic

Sauvage Parfum
Amber Fougère

C.K. One Essence
Citrus Aromatic

P. EST. 67
Woody

Millésime 1849
Woody

Gold Man
Woody Chypre

Haute Luxe
Chypre Floral

Amber Aoud
Oriental Spicy

Bleu EDT
Woody Aromatic

Elysium Pour Femme
Floral Fruity

Maraschino
Floral Fruity

Imitation Man
Leathery