Lilac

At a glance

Lilac has no natural essential oil; its scent is recreated from synthetic aroma chemicals (e.g., linalool, hydroxycitronellol, floral aldehydes) to give a fresh, sweet, green‑floral note used in many perfumes.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
No natural extractable oil exists; reconstructed from synthetic aroma chemicals
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
CAS number
90063-73-0
Profile
Sweet, powdery floral scent with a light green edge
IFRA status
Not restricted
Cost tier
Low
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-26