Aldehyde C-12 lauric

Say itAL-dih-hyde see-TWELV LOR-ik

Waxy, soapy aldehyde with citrus zest, green stems and a violet-rose breath.

What it is: A molecule made in a lab.
Where it comes from: occurs in citrus, pine and coriander leaf
When you smell it: Top notes: the first minutes.
What perfumers do with it: Adds volume, strength and clean sparkle to colognes and aldehydic florals; traces leave a lasting halo.
Worth knowing: 'Lauric' comes from laurel: lauric acid was first found in the fat of bay-laurel berries.
Known in: Chanel No. 5 (Chanel, 1921)
Also called: Dodecanal; lauric aldehyde

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

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