# Hydroxycitronellol

Source: https://dupehacking.com/ingredients/hydroxycitronellol
CAS: 107-74-4

Smells of: fresh green floral
Role: floral enhancer

Hydroxycitronellol opens with a fresh, green floral scent that has a slightly sweet, rosy character. As it develops, it reveals a soft, almost soapy quality that adds a clean, uplifting aspect to compositions. This material is particularly effective at enhancing floral accords, providing a bright, radiant lift without overpowering them. It works well in both feminine and unisex fragrances, and can also help to soften sharper notes in a formula. Pair it with other florals like jasmine or rose for a harmonious blend, or use it to balance citrus notes. The typical usage in formulas ranges from 0.180% to 1.40%, with a common concentration around 0.310%.

## How the catalogue uses it
- Appears in 21 formulas.
- Dose: 0.17% to 3.81%, average 0.65%.
- Most at home in: Floral Fruity, Oriental Floral, Amber Woody.
- Usually weighed alongside: Hedione, Hedione HC, Linalool, Iso E Super, Ambroxan, Ethyl Linalool.


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