Ethyl Vanillin (Solvay) AC

Ethyl Vanillin (Solvay) is one of the most beloved and versatile fragrances within modern perfumery. This refined molecule – produced by Solvay/Rhodia – is known for its powerful, creamy and long-lasting vanilla fragrance with a pronounced gourmand character.

Compared to regular vanillin, Ethyl Vanillin is about three times stronger, with a warmer, more rounded sweetness. This makes it an excellent choice for perfumers who want to add depth, warmth and a luxurious vanilla signature to their creations.

Fragrance profile

• Type: Gourmand, warm, sweet
• Character: Creamy, intense, slightly balsamic
• Strength: Very powerful – dose sparingly

 

Applications

• Perfumes (top for gourmand, amber, oriental, cosy blends)
• Candles and home fragrance
• Cosmetics & bodycare
• DIY perfume formulas
• Very suitable as a vanilla enhancer in complex chords

 

Recommended uses in perfumes

Ethyl Vanillin is a very powerful fragrance. In perfumes, it is usually used in low doses because it quickly overpowers and gives a strong gourmand-vanilla tone.

• Common in perfumes: 0.1% – 2%
• Gourmand/amber perfumes: up to about 3%.
• Subtle vanilla touch: 0.05% – 0.2%

 

Use in other applications

• Candles & home fragrance: 1% – 5% (depending on wax and desired strength)
• Bodycare (cream, lotion): 0.05% – 0.5%
• Soaps: 0.1% – 1%

 

💡 Formulation tips

• Combines well with: coumarin, heliotropin, tonka bean, musk, amber, sandalwood, lactones, cocoa and caramel notes.
• Use in low doses for a soft vanilla touch, or higher for a pronounced gourmand effect.

 

Quality

This Ethyl Vanillin comes from Solvay (Rhodia) – recognized worldwide for their consistent, pure and reliable quality.