Isoamyl Salicylate is a warm, elegant aroma chemical known for its soft floral-balsamic scent, reminiscent of ylang-ylang, jasmine, and gentle balsamic sweetness. With its smooth and creamy character, it is widely used in perfumery to soften sharp florals, enhance depth, and create sensual, well-rounded compositions.
This versatile ingredient is especially valued for building tropical floral accords, white floral bouquets, and powdery vintage-style fragrances. Its long-lasting and diffusive nature also makes it an excellent fixative and blending agent in both modern and classical perfume structures.
Key Benefits:
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Creamy Floral Warmth: Sweet balsamic softness with ylang-like character
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Depth & Smoothness: Enhances sensuality in blends
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Tropical Florals: Perfect for ylang-ylang, jasmine, and exotic accords
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Excellent Fixative: Improves longevity and softens harsh notes
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Professional Quality: Versatile floral-balsamic modifier
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Multi-Purpose: Suitable for attars, oils, mists, and fine fragrances
Perfumery Profile:
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Category: Floral-Balsamic Modifier
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Note Type: Heart to Base Note
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Scent Character: Floral, creamy, sweet, balsamic, soft, ylang-like
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Recommended Usage: 0.2% – 5%
Blending Suggestions:
Isoamyl Salicylate blends beautifully with florals (ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose), powdery notes (heliotropin, coumarin, vanillin), musks for soft, long-lasting floral musks, and woods & bases (sandalwood, amber) for warmth and roundness.
Applications:
- Floral musks and white floral perfumes
- Oriental and powdery fragrance compositions
- Attars, oil-based perfumes, and solid perfumes
- Body mists, sprays, and cosmetic fragrances
Application Tips:
Use 1% – 4% to enrich floral heart notes. Ideal for creating creamy, smooth floral transitions. Works well as a fixative to extend fragrance longevity. Allow blends to rest for 5–7 days for optimal integration.
Physical Properties:
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Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid
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Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, DPG, and fixed oils
Safety & Storage:
For external use only. Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Keep tightly sealed for best stability.
HERBOLOGY offers Isoamyl Salicylate as a must-have for perfumers seeking to create soft, creamy, and luxurious floral compositions with lasting elegance.
