Mayol

About this material

Mayol is a clean and bright floral ingredient with a fresh scent that closely resembles lily of the valley. It adds a natural, smooth quality to fragrances and blends beautifully with jasmine, lilac, and tuberose. Its light and airy character also lifts citrus notes like bergamot while softening woody bases for a balanced effect. Mayol is versatile, working well in both fine perfumes and functional products like soaps and detergents. Its floral freshness is long-lasting, making it a valuable tool for creating soft, elegant compositions. Mayol's versatility can be seen where 2% modifies 9.5% lyral in Tom Ford's Tuscan Leather . It is also found in his Ombre Leather and Amouage's Opus XIV wher… — Fraterworks

Usage in formulas

The 167th most used material of 1414 in the catalogue, present in 57 of 806 formulas. Used when a specific effect is wanted, not out of habit.