Freshtop note

Aldehydes

Soapy, waxy-fizzy sparkle; the champagne of perfumery.

Fragrance Family

Fresh

Note Type

Top — Top Notes

Origin

Synthetic

Olfactory Strength

Soft · 3/9

Aldehydes carries a soft olfactory strength. This measures its perceived dominance independent of concentration — a soft material blends gently and supports other notes rather than overpowering them.

About Aldehydes in Perfumery

Aldehydes belongs to the fresh family and functions as a top note — the bright first impression that greets the nose and then gently fades within the opening minutes. The first impression — fleeting and bright. It is a versatile material that perfumers reach for across many styles of composition.

Fragrances featuring Aldehydes

Valaya

Parfums de Marly · 2022

Sailing Day

Maison Margiela · 2019

Marfa

Memo · 2017

Lazy Sunday Morning

Maison Margiela · 2014

Blanche

Byredo · 2009

Allure Homme Sport

Chanel · 2004

No. 5

Chanel · 1921

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