Nerol
Used in 23 formulas
About this material
Nerol (high purity) is the little brother of the rose alcohols, being used in smaller quantities and fewer formulas than the big boys: Citronellol, Geraniol and Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol. In addition to being vital for recreations of Neroli and Orange Blossom oils, Nerol really does add important nuances to rose materials, particularly an inimitable freshness. It can also be used to add seashore and ozonic hints to a scent. BASF, founded in 1865 as a dye maker, has come to produce some of the best aroma chemicals. Boasting high purities and a quality much appreciated by perfumers, they are the top of the class in many instances. Nerol blends beautifully with Citronellol 98, Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol ,… — Fraterworks
Usage in formulas
The 294th most used material of 1414 in the catalogue, present in 23 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.
- Woody Chyprein 6% of 17 formulas
- Floral Woody Muskyin 5% of 37 formulas
- Amberin 4% of 45 formulas
- Amber Spicyin 4% of 26 formulas
- Amber Floralin 4% of 25 formulas
Appears in

Az. Pour Homme
Aromatic Fougère

Velvet Orchid
Amber Floral

Az. Pour Homme Elixir
Amber

Aoud Exclusif
Amber Spicy

Joy
Floral Woody Musky

L’Homme à la Rose
Floral Woody Musky

40 Knots
Amber Woody

Ambre Nuit
Amber

Richwood
Woody Chypre