Liliphenal

Aroma Profile
A highly realistic and elegant lily-of-the-valley fragrance, featuring fresh green nuances, soft powdery sweetness, and a clean, soapy undertone.
A highly realistic and elegant lily-of-the-valley fragrance, featuring fresh green nuances, soft powdery sweetness, and a clean, soapy undertone.

Chinese Name: 海金醇 

English Name: Liliphenal (Bourgeonal of Givaudan)

CAS No.: 18127-01-0

Core Features

Ultra-Low Threshold & High Efficiency

It is one of the most effective synthetic aroma chemicals for replicating the scent of natural lily-of-the-valley. Even in trace amounts, it constructs a complete, natural white floral bouquet.

Highly Authentic Lily-of-the-Valley Character

It perfectly captures the fresh, dewy bloom of lily-of-the-valley, blending the soft elegance of jasmine and orange blossom to impart a vibrant "spring garden" essence to fragrances.

Exceptional Brightening and Blending Capabilities

It seamlessly bridges green, citrus, aquatic, and musky elements, enhancing the transparency and depth of the overall fragrance composition.

Excellent Stability and Diffusivity:

Despite being considered a top-to-middle note, its high activity and moderate volatility enable it to continuously release a fresh floral scent throughout the fragrance's duration, with its sophisticated nature being most apparent in the middle notes.

Main Applications

Liliphenal is primarily used in high-end fragrance formulations as a key note.
High-End Perfumery

Core component in white floral accords such as lily-of-the-valley, lily, and orange blossom;
Key fresh support in green-floral and aquatic-floral compositions;
It is used in modern women’s fragrances to evoke a "clean skin" sensation and a sophisticated powdery ambiance.

Cosmetics and Personal Care

It is widely used in premium shower gels, shampoos, soaps, and skincare products. Even minimal additions convey a luxurious association with "fresh floral notes reminiscent of just-showered cleanliness."

Home Fragrance and Fabric Care

It provides a lasting, non-cloying clean floral base in laundry detergents and fabric softeners, enhancing the sensory value of the product.

Usage Recommendations and Precautions

Dosage: requires precise control.
Recommended usage in fragrance compound: 0.05%-2%;
Commonly used at 0.5%-3% in perfume formulations;

Compatibility:

  • Combined with Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, and Benzyl Acetate to create a rich bouquet of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine;
  • Paired with Florhydral® and Melonal to enhance aquatic greenness and fruity freshness;
  • Paired with Galaxolide and Ambroxan to extend longevity and reinforce a clean dry-down.

 

Dilution Recommendation:
Pre-dilution to 1%-10% (e.g., in ethanol, DPG, or TEC) is advised to ensure accurate measurement, even dispersion, and reduced potential sensitization risk.

Liliphenal is acclaimed as the "soul of lily-of-the-valley fragrance."

Liliphenal is acclaimed as the "soul of lily-of-the-valley fragrance."

Since it is impossible to extract or distill essential oil from natural lily-of-the-valley, Liliphenal has become an irreplaceable choice for perfumers seeking to recreate this classic floral note. Though Liliphenal is not the most expensive aroma chemical, its exceptional olfactory efficiency and authenticity make it an essential ingredient in iconic floral creations by brands such as Chanel, Dior, and Hermès. In the current fragrance trend emphasizing "naturalness" and "clean aesthetics," Liliphenal plays an increasingly vital role as a key ingredient in modern, elegant floral compositions.