Farnesol Special (Symrise) AC
CAS number: 4602-84-0
INCI name: Farnesol (3,7,11-trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrien-1-ol)
Appearance: Clear to light yellow liquid, may be slightly cloudy depending on batch and unfiltered delivery
Fragrance : Soft, green floral fragrance with lily-of-the-valley facets and a subtle sweetness
Role: Perfume building block and fixative that enhances floral nuances and adds substantivity; known as a deodorant/antimicrobial ingredient in cosmetic formulations
Fragrance strength: mild to medium on blotter but effective in formula due to substantivity and skin bonding
Diffusion: good skin diffusion and lasting presence thanks to lipophilic substantivity
Fragrance longevity on skin: longer than many monoterpene fragrances due to better skin binding and lower volatility
Applications: perfumes (EDP/EDT), aftershaves, body care, shampoo and rinse-off products
Recommended concentration in perfumery: typically 0.1% – 5% depending on role (accent versus structural substantivity)
Farnesol enhances white floral accords with a fresh muguet nuance and extends the fragrance’s longevity on the skin.
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Farnesol is a green floral aroma alcohol with typical muguet/linden facets that is used as a fragrance enhancer, noun and diffusion booster in fragrance formulas.
Fragrance profile
- green, fresh top notes moving towards soft florality;
- floral heart with typical linden/lily of the valley nuance;
- undertones of light citrus sweetness and soft, skin-like substantivity that keep the fragrance on the skin longer.
Farnesol gives an elegant, diffused florality without becoming too powdery or too sharp.
Use in perfumery
- Role: Enhancer of white flower and muguet accords; mid to base enhancer adding warmth and skin-like substantivity.
- Effect: Softens sharp aldehydes, increases substantivity on the skin and gives a clear lily of the valley nuance.
- Typical accords: muguet, linden, jasmine, aldehydic floral compositions, soft chypres and some oriental notes.
- Combinations: Blends well with aldehydes, linalool-rich notes, benzyl acetate, ionones, and light woods to fix florals.
- Recommended concentration in perfume: 0.1% – 5% depending on the function; often low as a subtle highlighter, higher as a structural element.
- Formulation tips: Add mid-blend; may be susceptible to oxidation in very open formulas, so consider antioxidant or protective packaging.
Use in cosmetics
- Function: fragrance component, odor masking agent, and odor stabilizer; antimicrobial side effect can support formulations.
- Product types: eau de perfume, eau de toilette, aftershave, body sprays, deodorants, lotions, shampoos and conditioners.
- Benefits: Enhances floral experience without powderiness; improves fragrance longevity on skin and in products.
- Formula considerations: Solubility in alcohol and oils is good; concentrations for rinse-off products are usually lower than in leave-on products.
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