# Dimethyl Octanol

Source: https://dupehacking.com/ingredients/dimethyl-octanol
CAS: 106-21-8

Smells of: fresh, green, fruity
Role: top note / freshener

Dimethyl Octanol opens with a fresh, slightly green, and fruity scent reminiscent of ripe melons and cucumbers. As it develops, it reveals a subtle, creamy undertone that adds a smoothness to the overall profile. In a formula, it acts as a brightener, enhancing the freshness of top notes while providing a soft, rounded body that helps to unify the composition. It pairs well with citrus and green notes, making it ideal for fresh and aquatic fragrances. The typical usage in this catalogue is between 0.078% to 0.25%, with a common concentration around 0.170%.

## How the catalogue uses it
- Appears in 5 formulas.
- Dose: 0.03% to 0.27%, average 0.19%.
- Most at home in: Woody Aromatic, Amber Woody.
- Usually weighed alongside: Linalyl Acetate, Coumarin, Iso E Super, Vetiver Oil Haiti, Benzyl Acetate, Dartanol.


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