• 10% dilution in DPG for smooth handling and easy dosing
• Adds sweet, almond-cherry brightness to floral, gourmand, and fruity accords
• Ideal in attars, oil-based perfumes, roll-ons, incense pastes, and mists
• Pairs beautifully with heliotropin, coumarin, florals, and musks
• Works as a softener and top note sweetener in perfume formulas

Benzaldehyde (10% in DPG) is a pre-diluted form of this classic aroma molecule with a distinct almond-cherry scent, widely used to bring sweet, nutty, marzipan-like character to top and heart notes. Naturally present in bitter almonds, Benzaldehyde is prized for adding warmth and playfulness to both floral and gourmand creations. This 10% dilution in DPG (Dipropylene Glycol) makes it ideal for use in roll-ons, attars, mists, and solid perfumes.

It’s commonly featured in heliotrope, cherry, almond, and powdery floral blends, and acts as a bridge between fruity-floral and dessert-like accords.

INCI Name: Benzaldehyde

CAS Number: 100-52-7

Molecular Formula: C7H6O

Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid

Odor Description: Almond, cherry, sweet, warm, slightly fruity

Purity: 10% in DPG

Boiling Point: ~179°C

Flash Point: ~64°C

Density: ~1.04 g/cm³

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and DPG

Recommended Usage Level: 0.2%–3% of this dilution

Category: Fruity-Almond Modifier – Top/Heart Note – Perfumery Use

Use 0.5–2.5% to create playful almond or cherry heart notes, especially in florals, gourmands, and vintage-style compositions.

💡 To add a warm cherry-almond twist to florals or gourmands 🍒🌸, use 0.5–2.5% Benzaldehyde (10% in DPG) in your perfume oil or mist.

🍮 Blend with heliotropin and coumarin for a creamy almond-floral heart.

🍑 Pair with fruity esters or soft florals like jasmine for playful blends.

🌰 Use in cherry-tonka or powdery floral compositions to add roundness and character.

🔄 Stir well before blending for even distribution in oils or alcohol bases.

⚠️ Test small batches to balance sweetness—Benzaldehyde is quite potent.

Q1: What does Benzaldehyde smell like?

It smells like sweet almonds or cherry pits—warm, nutty, marzipan-like, and slightly fruity.

Q2: Is it natural?

It occurs naturally in bitter almonds and some fruits, but in perfumery it’s used in its synthetic form.

Q3: What perfumes use Benzaldehyde?

It’s often found in heliotrope, cherry, tonka, and gourmand-floral styles.

Q4: Can I use it in oil-based perfumes and attars?

Yes! This 10% dilution in DPG is perfect for oil roll-ons, attars, and solid perfumes.

Q5: What materials does it blend well with?

Best with heliotropin, ethyl vanillin, coumarin, musk ketone, and floral absolutes like rose or jasmine.