# Phenethyl Formate

Source: https://dupehacking.com/ingredients/phenethyl-formate
CAS: 104-62-1

Smells of: sweet, fruity, floral
Role: top note, fruity enhancer

Phenethyl Formate opens with a bright, sweet, and slightly floral scent reminiscent of fresh strawberries and honey. As it develops, the sweetness remains but becomes more nuanced, revealing a soft, fruity character that adds a touch of warmth and richness. In a formula, it acts as a fruity top note that can enhance floral compositions or provide a sweet lift to gourmand accords. It works well with other fruity notes like raspberry or peach, and can also complement florals such as rose or jasmine. The typical usage in this catalogue is around 0.020%, which helps to maintain its delicate balance without overwhelming the other components.

## How the catalogue uses it
- Appears in 1 formulas.
- Dose: 0.03% to 0.03%, average 0.03%.

- Usually weighed alongside: Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Heliotropin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Geranyl Acetate, Benzyl Acetate.


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