# Hexyl Benzoate

Source: https://dupehacking.com/ingredients/hexyl-benzoate
CAS: 6789-88-4



Hexyl benzoate opens with a remarkably fresh take on balsamic—clean and sappy rather than heavy or cloying. The woody-green character evokes freshly stripped cypress branches ready for distillation. Sweet herbaceous undertones provide warmth without muddiness. This ester excels as a fixative, particularly for labdanum where it extends longevity while contributing its own subtle character. You'll find it indispensable in amber compositions needing freshness alongside depth. Chypre and fougère structures benefit from its ability to bridge woody and balsamic elements seamlessly. The exceptional 192-hour substantivity makes hexyl benzoate a true base note anchor. Use it to add clean, sappy fresh… — Fraterworks

## How the catalogue uses it
- Appears in 3 formulas.
- Dose: 0.14% to 0.23%, average 0.18%.
- Most at home in: Floral Fruity, Citrus.
- Usually weighed alongside: Hedione, Iso E Super, Indole, Helvetolide, Methyl Anthranilate, Phenethyl Alcohol.


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