Hydroxycitronellol
Used in 21 formulas
About this material
Hydroxycitronellol opens with a fresh, green floral scent that has a slightly sweet, rosy character. As it develops, it reveals a soft, almost soapy quality that adds a clean, uplifting aspect to compositions. This material is particularly effective at enhancing floral accords, providing a bright, radiant lift without overpowering them. It works well in both feminine and unisex fragrances, and can also help to soften sharper notes in a formula. Pair it with other florals like jasmine or rose for a harmonious blend, or use it to balance citrus notes. The typical usage in formulas ranges from 0.180% to 1.40%, with a common concentration around 0.310%.
Usage in formulas
The 305th most used material of 1414 in the catalogue, present in 21 of 806 formulas. A signature material: whoever uses it means to.
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.
- Floral Fruity Gourmandin 17% of 6 formulas
- Floral Fruityin 16% of 38 formulas
- Oriental Floralin 16% of 32 formulas
- Aromatic Greenin 10% of 10 formulas
- Chypre Floralin 6% of 17 formulas
Appears in

Idôle
Chypre Floral

VIII Rococo Magnolia
Floral

Paradoxe
Oriental Floral

Playing With The Devil
Oriental Floral

Good Girl
Oriental Floral

1872 for Men
Aromatic

Arabian Wood
Woody Chypre

J’Adore EDP
Floral Fruity

Crystal Noir
Oriental Floral

The One for Men
Woody Spicy

Very Good Girl Glam
Floral Fruity

Bois du Portugal
Amber Woody

Angel Fantasm
Floral Fruity Gourmand

Royal Water
Citrus Aromatic

Eau Rose EDT
Floral Fruity

Electric Cherry
Floral Fruity

Opus XV King Blue
Amber Woody

Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca
Aromatic Green

Atomic Rose
Oriental Floral

Hibiscus Mahajád
Floral Fruity

Blackberry & Bay
Floral Fruity