• Strong natural green note, mimicking fresh leaves and grass
• Used to add realism and dewiness to top notes
• Essential for green florals, herbal colognes, citrus perfumes, and ozonic blends
• Adds vibrancy and lift to compositions with naturalistic direction
• Soluble in alcohol, DPG, and oils—great for oil perfumes, mists, and solids

Cis-3-Hexenol, also known as Leaf Alcohol, is a powerful green, grassy aroma chemical with a distinct scent of crushed green leaves, freshly cut grass, and morning dew. It's widely used in perfumery to impart natural freshness, herbal sharpness, and a realistic “outdoor” feeling to top and heart notes. This material adds lively green brightness to floral, herbal, citrus, and ozonic compositions.

Perfect for garden-style perfumes, spring florals, fougères, and natural-themed attars.

INCI Name: Cis-3-Hexenol

CAS Number: 928-96-1

Molecular Formula: C6H12O

Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid

Odor Description: Fresh green leaves, cut grass, herbal, slightly fruity

Purity: 98%+

Boiling Point: ~157°C

Flash Point: ~58°C

Density: ~0.85 g/cm³

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, DPG, and fixed oils

Recommended Usage Level: 0.01%–1% in perfume concentrate

Category: Green-Leafy Modifier – Top Note – Perfumery Use

Use 0.05–0.8% to add a fresh green boost to florals, herbal blends, or natural colognes.

💡 To give your perfume a burst of green vitality 🌿🍃, use 0.05–0.8% Cis-3-Hexenol in oils or sprays.

🌼 Pair with freesia, jasmine, or lily of the valley for realistic green florals.

🍋 Blend with petitgrain, bergamot, or neroli in citrus colognes for natural lift.

🌲 Add to fougères or mossy bases to mimic forest freshness.

🔄 Let your formula rest 2–4 days—green notes mellow and fuse into florals beautifully.

⚠️ Very strong—dose in micro-levels to avoid overpowering delicate notes.

Q1: What does Cis-3-Hexenol smell like?

It smells like fresh-cut green grass and crushed leaves, with a herbal-fruity freshness—clean and natural.

Q2: Is it a natural ingredient?

It occurs naturally in green leaves and plants, but is commonly used in its synthetic purified form for perfumery.

Q3: Can I use it in oil perfumes and attars?

Yes! It is soluble in DPG, alcohol, and oils, making it ideal for roll-ons, solids, and body mists.

Q4: What types of perfumes benefit from it?

Best for green florals, herbal-fresh fougères, ozonic blends, and spring-inspired perfumes.

Q5: What does it blend well with?

Pairs beautifully with galbanum, violet leaf, aldehydes, neroli, citrus oils, white musk, and muguet notes.