Hyacinth

At a glance

Hyacinth absolute is obtained by solvent extraction of Hyacinthus orientalis flowers, mainly cultivated in the Netherlands; it yields a potent green‑floral heart note with fresh, spring garden character.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
No natural extractable oil exists commercially; reconstructed from synthetic aroma chemicals
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
aldehydic (phenylacetaldehyde)
CAS number
8023-94-7
Profile
Green, sharp floral scent with a hyacinth-specific metallic edge
IFRA status
Not restricted
Cost tier
Low
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01