# Phenyl Acetaldehyde

Source: https://dupehacking.com/ingredients/phenyl-acetaldehyde
CAS: 122-78-1

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

Phenyl Acetaldehyde opens with a bright, sweet, and slightly floral note reminiscent of fresh-cut grass and ripe fruits, giving it an uplifting quality. As it develops, it reveals a more complex character with a subtle green undertone that adds freshness without being overpowering. In a formula, it acts as a top note that enhances fruity and floral accords, providing a lively and inviting opening. It works well with other fruity notes like pear or apple, and can also complement floral elements such as jasmine or rose. The typical dose in this catalogue is around 0.030%, with a range from 0.020% to 0.09%.

## How the catalogue uses it
- Appears in 2 formulas.
- Dose: 0.06% to 0.10%, average 0.08%.
- Most at home in: Amber Floral.
- Usually weighed alongside: Linalool, Geranyl Acetate, Iso E Super, Vanillin, Coumarin, Hedione.

## What can replace it
- Phenylacetaldehyde

## Citing this
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