Where it comes from
Methyl nonyl acetaldehyde, a synthetic aldehyde.
How perfumers use it
Gives radiance and a luxurious, “expensive” cleanliness to florals, ambers and woods.
Did you know? Together with C-10 and C-11 aldehydes, it is behind the famous sparkling opening of Chanel No. 5 (1921).
For education only. Raw materials should be diluted for smelling and never applied neat to skin. Always follow the supplier’s safety data sheet and the current IFRA Standards.
