Vanillin
The most-used sweet aroma chemical in the world — creamy, powdery vanilla. Tenacious (400+ hours) and the backbone of nearly every gourmand and oriental base.
Fragrance Family
Gourmand
Note Type
Base — Base Notes
Origin
Synthetic
Olfactory Strength
Strong · 6/9Vanillin carries a strong olfactory strength. This measures its perceived dominance independent of concentration — a strong material makes its presence felt even in small amounts and can easily lead a composition.
About Vanillin in Perfumery
Vanillin 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.
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