# Phenylacetic Acid

Source: https://dupehacking.com/ingredients/phenylacetic-acid

Smells of: sweet, floral, honey-like
Role: floral enhancer

Phenylacetic acid opens with a sweet, honey-like floral quality reminiscent of jasmine and orange blossom, which can be quite appealing in the top notes. As it develops, it reveals a slightly waxy, green undertone that adds a natural freshness, making it versatile in floral compositions. This material is effective at enhancing the sweetness and depth of floral accords, providing a fuller body without overwhelming them. It works well with other floral materials like rose or ylang-ylang, and can also complement fruity notes. In this catalogue, it is typically used at a dose of 0.041% to 0.05%, usually around 0.045%.

## How the catalogue uses it
- Appears in 1 formulas.
- Dose: 0.30% to 0.30%, average 0.30%.

- Usually weighed alongside: Evernyl, Linalool, Coumarin, Ethyl Vanillin, Linalyl Acetate, Styrallyl Acetate.


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