Phenyl Acetaldehyde PEA
Used in 1 formulas
About this material
Phenyl Acetaldehyde opens with overwhelming power—an almost aggressive blast of pure hyacinth that can momentarily stun the nose with its intensity. This isn't a gentle floral; it's the sharp, watery greenness of spring flowers with their stems freshly cut, leaves crushed, and petals still dewy. The aldehyde delivers not just flower but the entire plant experience: green calyx, watercress-like leafiness, and that distinctive "flower shop" humidity that makes florals feel alive rather than merely pretty. Use Phenyl Acetaldehyde with extreme caution—typically at 0.01-0.3% in finished products. Its power demands respect: overdose creates harsh chemical notes that destroy compositions. Use it in… — Fraterworks
Usage in formulas
The 953rd most used material of 1414 in the catalogue, present in 1 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
