# 2,5-Xylenol

Source: https://dupehacking.com/ingredients/2-5-xylenol
CAS: 95-87-4

Smells of: sharp, sweet, medicinal
Role: freshener / supporting note

2,5-Xylenol opens with a sharp, slightly sweet, and medicinal aroma that can remind one of antiseptic or clean surfaces. As it develops, the scent becomes more rounded, revealing a subtle warmth and a faintly earthy undertone that adds complexity. In a formula, it acts as a supporting note, enhancing freshness and providing a clean backdrop that can help elevate other ingredients. It pairs well with citrus and green notes, where it can amplify brightness, or with florals, where it can add a crisp edge. The typical dose in this catalogue is around 5.000%, which allows it to contribute its character without overwhelming the composition.

## How the catalogue uses it
- Appears in 1 formulas.
- Dose: 5.00% to 5.00%, average 5.00%.

- Usually weighed alongside: Red Thyme (ct Thymol) Oil, Oakmoss Absolute, Orris Butter ( Irones) 10%, Violet Leaf Absolute, Orris Pallida Resinoid, Cassie Absolute.


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