Phenyl salicylate
At a glance
A mild, faintly floral-balsamic compound used sparingly as a fixative; also historically used outside perfum It is used by perfumers as one of many aroma-chemical building blocks that combine to form a fragrance's overall accord, rather than being worn as a scent on its own.
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