Aldehyde C-11 MOA

Say itAL-dih-hyde SEE-ih-LEV-un EM-oh-AY

Zesty citrus peel and tangerine with a waxy, herbal coriander-leaf undertone.

What it is: A molecule made in a lab.
Where it comes from: not found in nature
When you smell it: Top notes: the first minutes.
What perfumers do with it: Fresh aldehyde for citrus, eau fraîche and marine accords; adds peel realism and a coriander-leaf nuance.
Also called: 2-methyldecanal; methyl octyl acetaldehyde

Not on the label of any of the 232 perfumes read so far.

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