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Aldehydes

SyntheticFound in 24 fragrances

Synthetic molecules that add a sparkling, fizzy, soapy quality to fragrances. Aldehydes were revolutionary in perfumery — Chanel No. 5 (1921) was the first major fragrance to use them prominently, creating an abstract, shimmering effect above the floral heart.

Origin: Laboratory
👃 Smells Like

Sparkling, waxy, soapy, like freshly ironed linen with a champagne-like fizz

🧪 Role in Perfumery

Adds lift, radiance, and a clean sparkle to compositions. Creates the iconic powdery-clean effect of classic perfumery.

🤝 Pairs Well With
22
As Top Note
2
As Heart Note
0
As Base Note

Perfumes featuring Aldehydes

Armani Code Parfum

Armani Code Parfum

2022
Giorgio Armani
OrientalParfumMen
AED 367
★★★★
Bergamot · Bergamot Leaf
Allure Homme Sport

Allure Homme Sport

2007
Chanel
WoodyEDTMen
AED 367
★★★★
Lemon · Bergamot · Orange · Grapefruit
A Thousand Wishes

A Thousand Wishes

2020
Bath & Body Works
FruityMistWomen
AED 37
★★★★
Aldehydes
Y EDT

Y EDT

2017
Yves Saint Laurent
AromaticEDTMen
AED 312
★★★★
Aldehydes · Bergamot · Ginger · Lemon
Gold Woman

Gold Woman

2023
Amouage
FloralParfumWomen
AED 1028
★★★★
Aldehydes · Neroli · Petitgrain · Frankincense
Y Le Parfum

Y Le Parfum

2021
Yves Saint Laurent
AromaticEDPMen
AED 404
★★★★
Apple · Aldehydes · Grapefruit · Ginger
No. 5 L'Eau

No. 5 L'Eau

2016
Chanel
FloralEDTWomen
AED 440
★★★★
Aldehydes · Lemon · Neroli · Bergamot
2

2

1999
Comme des Garçons
WoodyParfumWomen
AED 294
★★★★
Aldehydes · Angelica · Tea · Mandarin Orange
Aromatics Elixir

Aromatics Elixir

1971
Clinique
ChypreEDPWomen
AED 202
★★★★
Chamomile · Aldehydes · Clary Sage · Coriander
Homme Sport

Homme Sport

2022
Dior
CitrusEDTMen
AED 312
★★★★
Lemon · Bergamot · Aldehydes
Fleur de Peau

Fleur de Peau

2018
Diptyque
MuskyParfumUnisex
AED 477
★★★★
Aldehydes · Pink Pepper · Angelica · Bergamot
Cuir Beluga

Cuir Beluga

2005
Guerlain
OrientalParfumUnisex
AED 0
★★★★
Tangerine · Aldehydes
Nasaem

Nasaem

1995
Nabeel
OrientalParfumUnisex
AED 29
★★★½
Plum · Aldehydes · Saffron · Bergamot
Métallique

Métallique

2019
Tom Ford
FloralParfumWomen
AED 587
★★★½
Aldehydes · Pink Pepper · Bergamot
Rasheeqa

Rasheeqa

2018
Swiss Arabian
FloralParfumMen
AED 92
★★★½
Rose · Green Notes
Blanche

Blanche

2009
Byredo
FloralParfumWomen
AED 954
★★★½
Aldehydes · Rose · Pink Pepper
Vodka on the Rocks

Vodka on the Rocks

2014
Kilian
FreshParfumUnisex
AED 954
★★★½
Coriander · Aldehydes · Cardamon
Replica Sailing Day

Replica Sailing Day

2017
Maison Martin Margiela
AromaticEDTUnisex
AED 294
★★★½
Sea Notes · Aldehydes · Coriander · Red Pepper
Replica Lazy Sunday Morning

Replica Lazy Sunday Morning

2013
Maison Martin Margiela
FloralEDTUnisex
AED 294
★★★½
Aldehydes · Lily-of-the-Valley · Pear
724

724

2022
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
FloralParfumUnisex
AED 954
★★★½
Aldehydes · Calabrian Bergamot
Aire

Aire

1985
Loewe
FloralEDTWomen
AED 220
★★★½
Aldehydes · Green Notes · Galbanum · Marigold
Libre Absolu Platine

Libre Absolu Platine

2023
Yves Saint Laurent
OrientalParfumWomen
AED 514
★★★½
Aldehydes · Bergamot · Mandarin Orange
Libre L'Absolu Platine

Libre L'Absolu Platine

2023
Yves Saint Laurent
OrientalParfumWomen
AED 514
★★★½
Aldehydes · Bergamot · Mandarin Orange
Clean Classic Warm Cotton

Clean Classic Warm Cotton

2016
Clean Reserve
FreshEDPUnisex
AED 128
★★★½
Aldehydes · Ozonic Notes · Watery Notes · Ginger