Almond

At a glance

Almond is a sweet, nutty material most often built from synthetic benzaldehyde, giving fragrances a marzipan-like gourmand warmth.

Origin

Prunus dulcis kernels or synthetic benzaldehyde, primarily Spain and California

Extraction

Chemical synthesis

Profile

Sweet, nutty, marzipan-like scent

IFRA status

Not restricted

Cost tier

Low