Ethyl Maltol
Cotton-candy sweetness; the lift behind sugary gourmands.
Fragrance Family
Gourmand
Note Type
Base — Base Notes
Origin
Synthetic
Olfactory Strength
Moderate · 4/9Ethyl Maltol carries a moderate olfactory strength. This measures its perceived dominance independent of concentration — a moderate material blends gently and supports other notes rather than overpowering them.
About Ethyl Maltol in Perfumery
Ethyl Maltol belongs to the gourmand family and functions as a base note — the lasting foundation that anchors a composition and lingers longest on the skin. The foundation — deep and lasting. It is a versatile material that perfumers reach for across many styles of composition.
Fragrances featuring Ethyl Maltol
Angel
Mugler · 1992
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