• 10% pre-diluted in DPG for simple, measured use
• Brings lemony brightness to top notes in perfume formulas
• Ideal for fresh florals, citrus colognes, herbal perfumes, and body mists
• Great for blending with aldehydes, herbs, and green florals
• Works well in attars, roll-ons, solid perfumes, and home fragrances

Citral (10% in DPG) is a pre-diluted version of this bright, citrusy aldehyde compound famous for its fresh, lemony aroma with subtle green, herbaceous, and slightly sharp undertones. Naturally found in lemongrass and lemon myrtle, citral is widely used in colognes, citrus top notes, fresh florals, and clean herbal compositions. This 10% dilution in DPG (Dipropylene Glycol) allows for accurate and easy blending in attars, roll-ons, mists, incense, and citrus perfume bases.

Citral adds sparkling freshness and a juicy citrus impression in both top notes and clean floral builds. It's often paired with aldehydes, green notes, fresher musks, and aromatic herbs.

INCI Name: Citral

CAS Number: 5392-40-5

Molecular Formula: C10H16O

Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid

Odor Description: Lemon peel, aldehydic, citrus-green, fresh

Purity: 10% active in DPG

Boiling Point: ~229°C

Flash Point: ~92°C

Density: ~0.89 g/cm³

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and DPG

Recommended Usage Level: 0.3%–4% of this dilution in final product

Category: Citrus Aldehyde Modifier – Top Note – Perfumery Use

Use 0.5–3% of this blend to brighten your perfume’s top note. Combine with other citrus oils, aldehydes, or light green florals to enhance freshness and diffusion.

💡 To add zesty freshness to citrus or floral perfumes 🍋🌼, use 0.5–3% Citral (10% in DPG) in your mists, colognes, or roll-ons.

🌿 Blend with aldehydes and petitgrain-type notes for clean cologne-style blends.

🌸 Pair with lily or freesia accords for a crisp citrus floral.

🧼 Add to green herbal perfumes for a sharper, energizing lift.

🔄 Always blend thoroughly in oil or alcohol to balance its bright aldehydic edge.

⚠️ Patch test before finalizing formulas, especially in skin sprays.

Q1: What does Citral smell like?

It smells like fresh lemon zest—bright, aldehydic, citrusy, with green and herbal nuances.

Q2: What is Citral used for in perfumery?

It’s commonly used to add a sharp, juicy citrus note to top notes of perfumes, colognes, and fresh floral blends.

Q3: Can I use this in attars and oil-based perfumes?

Yes, this 10% DPG dilution makes it ideal for attars, oil roll-ons, and solid perfumes.

Q4: Does it work in home fragrance?

Absolutely! Citral is great for citrus-themed incense, room sprays, and reed diffuser oils.

Q5: What ingredients does Citral pair well with?

It blends well with aldehydes, green florals, herbal oils, and soft white musks to build clean and uplifting fragrance profiles.