# Ethyl Maltol 1%

Source: https://dupehacking.com/ingredients/ethyl-maltol-1

Smells of: sweet, caramel-like
Role: sweetener / gourmand note

Ethyl Maltol has a sweet, candy-like aroma reminiscent of caramelized sugar and cotton candy. It opens with a strong, sugary sweetness that can dominate if used in higher concentrations. As it develops, it softens to reveal a slightly fruity nuance, adding a warm, inviting quality to the blend. This material is often used to enhance gourmand notes, making it ideal for sweet fragrances or to add a touch of sweetness to more complex compositions. It works well with vanilla, fruity notes, and even some florals, creating a rounded, cohesive scent profile. In this catalogue, it typically appears at around 2.000%, which is effective for achieving that sweet, comforting effect without overwhelming the formula.

## How the catalogue uses it
- Appears in 1 formulas.
- Dose: 2.00% to 2.00%, average 2.00%.

- Usually weighed alongside: Helional, Verdox, Vetiveryl Acetate, Allyl Cyclohexyl Propionate, Galbanum Resinoid 50% DPG, Vanillin 10%.

## What can replace it
- Ethyl Maltol

## Citing this
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