• Offers soft cinnamon-floral warmth to perfumes
• Ideal for hyacinth, lilac, rose, amber, and oriental bases
• Functions as both a floral modifier and base note softener
• Works well in fine fragrances, attars, deodorants, and soaps
• Adds character and depth without sharpness

Cinnamyl Alcohol is a warm, elegant floral-spicy aroma chemical with a mild balsamic and cinnamic scent, softened by rosy and slightly powdery undertones. Naturally found in cinnamon leaf oil and storax, this material is widely used in perfumery to impart richness, warmth, and floral texture, especially in oriental, floral, amber, and woody perfumes.

It serves as a key ingredient in hyacinth, lilac, rose, and spicy floral accords, blending seamlessly with materials like Benzyl Alcohol, Hydroxycitronellal, Rose Wardia, and Tolu Balsam.

INCI Name: Cinnamyl Alcohol

CAS Number: 104-54-1

Molecular Formula: C9H10O

Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid

Odor Description: Warm, spicy, floral, soft balsamic, slightly rosy

Purity: ≥98%

Melting Point: ~33°C

Boiling Point: ~260°C

Flash Point: ~121°C

Density: ~1.04 g/cm³

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and DPG

Recommended Usage: 0.1% – 5% depending on formula and category

Category: Floral-Spicy Modifier – Heart/Base Note – Perfumery Use Only

Use 1–3% to add warmth and floral-spicy depth to rose, lilac, or woody bases. Combine with Hydroxycitronellal for muguet-lilac accords, or with Tolu Balsam and Ethyl Vanillin for a warm oriental foundation. It also rounds off aldehydic florals and musky ambers beautifully.

💡 Want to give your rose or amber perfume a warm, elegant floral twist? 🌹🔥 Add 2% Cinnamyl Alcohol with Hydroxycitronellal and Tolu Balsam to enhance richness, depth, and soft floral warmth—perfect for winter and classic feminine scents! ✨

Q1: What does Cinnamyl Alcohol smell like?

It smells soft and spicy—like cinnamon with rosy, balsamic floral warmth. Not sharp like cinnamon bark.

Q2: Can I use this directly in oil-based perfumes?

Yes, it's oil- and alcohol-soluble. Pre-dilute in DPG for easier blending.

Q3: Is it safe for leave-on products?

Yes, but with limits. Always follow IFRA guidelines for safe usage in skin-contact products.

Q4: What types of perfumes does it work best in?

It’s perfect for oriental, floral, woody, amber, and vintage-style compositions.

Q5: Does it smell like cinnamon bark oil?

No. It’s much softer, less pungent, and has a floral nuance—more like a sweet, rosy spice.