Almond

At a glance

The sweet, marzipan-like almond note in perfumery comes mainly from benzaldehyde, historically derived from bitter almond kernels but now produced synthetically for safety and consistency.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Prunus dulcis kernels or synthetic benzaldehyde, primarily Spain and California
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Benzaldehyde
CAS number
8013-76-1
Profile
Sweet, nutty, marzipan-like scent
IFRA status
Restricted -- see note (2026-08-27)
Cost tier
Low
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-27