Ethyl Linalool

About this material

Linalool is found in thousands of naturals, including most citrus oils, so it is ubiquitous in scents where it adds fresh top notes. But when you want that lovely scent to dry into the heart of a perfume or need something a little less agrestic, Ethyl Linalool comes to the fore. And better still, ethyl linalool is not an EU allergen and so doesn't need to be declared on the outer packaging of a perfume. Our supplier, Firmenich, is the premium supplier of ethyl linalool, with its process resulting in a smoother, softer and more floral product than others. According to Arctander, “This alcohol has been suggested for use in perfume compositions as a modifier for LinaIool with certain advantages… — Fraterworks

Usage in formulas

The 9th most used material of 1414 in the catalogue, present in 495 of 806 formulas. This is structure: it turns up in more than half of modern perfumery.