Phenethyl Salicylate
Used in 2 formulas
About this material
Phenethyl Salicylate opens with a sweet, floral character reminiscent of jasmine and rose, combined with a soft, powdery quality that adds a gentle warmth. As it develops, it reveals a subtle green freshness that enhances its floral aspects, making it feel light and airy. In a formula, it acts as a fixative, helping to stabilize and prolong the presence of more volatile notes while adding a comforting, rounded sweetness. It pairs well with other florals, particularly those with a fruity or green edge, and can also enhance citrus notes by providing a soft backdrop. The typical usage in this catalogue is around 1.880%, with a range from 0.984% to 2.78%.
Usage in formulas
The 792nd most used material of 1414 in the catalogue, present in 2 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.
- Chyprein 10% of 10 formulas
- Woody Chyprein 6% of 17 formulas
