Short Description
Cinnamic Aldehyde is one of the most powerful spice materials used in perfumery, renowned for its rich cinnamon character, warm sweetness and exceptional ability to add depth and character to fragrance compositions.
Used in oriental, gourmand, amber and festive fragrance styles, it delivers warmth, richness and a luxurious spicy signature that can transform a fragrance with only a small amount.
A must-have ingredient for perfumers seeking warmth, spice and impact.
What Is Cinnamic Aldehyde?
Cinnamic Aldehyde is the primary aroma molecule responsible for the characteristic scent of cinnamon bark.
In perfumery it is valued for its ability to create realistic cinnamon accords, warm spicy effects and rich oriental structures.
Due to its strength, it is typically used in low concentrations where it provides significant impact without overwhelming a composition.
Aroma Profile
Odour Description
- Cinnamon
- Warm spice
- Sweet spice
- Rich
- Slightly balsamic
- Oriental
- Powerful
Olfactive Family
Spicy / Oriental
Why Perfumers Use Cinnamic Aldehyde
✔ Creates realistic cinnamon accords
✔ Adds warmth and richness
✔ Enhances gourmand fragrances
✔ Supports amber and oriental compositions
✔ Improves fragrance depth
✔ Powerful at very low levels
✔ Creates luxurious spicy effects
✔ Excellent modifier for winter fragrances
Common Applications
- Fine Fragrance
- Oriental Fragrances
- Amber Fragrances
- Gourmand Fragrances
- Spice Accords
- Winter Fragrances
- Perfume Oils
- Home Fragrance Products
Blends Exceptionally Well With
- Vanillin
- Ethyl Vanillin
- Coumarin
- Heliotropin
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Ambroxan
- Iso E Super
- Cedryl Acetate
- Sweet Orange Oil
- Mandarin Oil
- Bergamot Oil
- Ethyl Maltol
Typical Uses
Cinnamic Aldehyde is commonly used to:
- Build cinnamon accords
- Create spicy oriental fragrances
- Enhance amber compositions
- Add warmth to gourmand fragrances
- Support festive fragrance profiles
- Improve fragrance richness
- Add spicy depth and character
