Maltol

At a glance

Maltol is a sweet, cotton-candy material used to add an unmistakable caramelized sugar note to gourmand fragrances.

Origin

Synthesized in laboratories; also occurs naturally in roasted malt and pine bark

Extraction

Chemical synthesis

Chemical family

Alcohol

Profile

Sweet, cotton-candy, caramelized scent

IFRA status

Not restricted

Cost tier

Low