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Aldehydes
SyntheticFound in 29 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
27
As Top Note
2
As Heart Note
0
As Base Note
Often Paired With
Perfumes featuring Aldehydes
Wonderwood
2010Comme des Garçons
WoodyParfumUnisex
★★★★
Aldehydes · Caraway · Mandarin Orange · Nutmeg
Armani Code Parfum
2022Giorgio Armani
OrientalParfumMen
★★★★
Bergamot · Bergamot Leaf
Allure Homme Sport
2007Chanel
WoodyEDTMen
★★★★
Lemon · Bergamot · Orange · Grapefruit
A Thousand Wishes
2020Bath & Body Works
FruityMistWomen
★★★★
Aldehydes
Y EDT
2017Yves Saint Laurent
AromaticEDTMen
★★★★
Aldehydes · Bergamot · Ginger · Lemon
L'Interdit
1957Givenchy
FloralEDPWomen
★★★★
Aldehydes · Strawberry · Spices · Peach
Gold Woman
2023Amouage
FloralParfumWomen
★★★★
Aldehydes · Neroli · Petitgrain · Frankincense
Fakhar Rose
2022Lattafa
FloralEDPWomen
★★★★
Fruits · Lily · Pomegranate · Aldehydes
Y Le Parfum
2021Yves Saint Laurent
AromaticEDPMen
★★★★
Apple · Aldehydes · Grapefruit · Ginger
No. 5 L'Eau
2016Chanel
FloralEDTWomen
★★★★
Aldehydes · Lemon · Neroli · Bergamot
2
1999Comme des Garçons
WoodyParfumWomen
★★★★
Aldehydes · Angelica · Tea · Mandarin Orange
Aromatics Elixir
1971Clinique
ChypreEDPWomen
★★★★
Chamomile · Aldehydes · Clary Sage · Coriander
Homme Sport
2022Dior
CitrusEDTMen
★★★★
Lemon · Bergamot · Aldehydes
Cuir Beluga
2005Guerlain
OrientalParfumUnisex
★★★★★
Tangerine · Aldehydes
Fleur De Peau
2018Diptyque
OrientalEDPUnisex
★★★★★
Aldehydes · Pink Pepper · Angelica · Bergamot
Siwa
2007Memo Paris
OrientalEDPWomen
★★★½★
Aldehydes · Violet Leaf
Nasaem
1995Nabeel
OrientalParfumUnisex
★★★½★
Plum · Aldehydes · Saffron · Bergamot
Métallique
2019Tom Ford
FloralParfumWomen
★★★½★
Aldehydes · Pink Pepper · Bergamot
Valaya
2023Parfums de Marly
FloralParfumWomen
★★★½★
Aldehydes · White Peach · Bergamot · Mandarin Orange
Rasheeqa
2018Swiss Arabian
FloralParfumMen
★★★½★
Rose · Green Notes
Blanche
2009Byredo
FloralParfumWomen
★★★½★
Aldehydes · Rose · Pink Pepper
Vodka on the Rocks
2014Kilian
FreshParfumUnisex
★★★½★
Coriander · Aldehydes · Cardamon
Replica Sailing Day
2017Maison Martin Margiela
AromaticEDTUnisex
★★★½★
Sea Notes · Aldehydes · Coriander · Red Pepper
Replica Lazy Sunday Morning
2013Maison Martin Margiela
FloralEDTUnisex
★★★½★
Aldehydes · Lily-of-the-Valley · Pear
724
2022Maison Francis Kurkdjian
FloralParfumUnisex
★★★½★
Aldehydes · Calabrian Bergamot
Aire
1985Loewe
FloralEDTWomen
★★★½★
Aldehydes · Green Notes · Galbanum · Marigold
Libre Absolu Platine
2023Yves Saint Laurent
OrientalParfumWomen
★★★½★
Aldehydes · Bergamot · Mandarin Orange
Libre L'Absolu Platine
2023Yves Saint Laurent
OrientalParfumWomen
★★★½★
Aldehydes · Bergamot · Mandarin Orange
Clean Classic Warm Cotton
2016Clean Reserve
FreshEDPUnisex
★★★½★
Aldehydes · Ozonic Notes · Watery Notes · Ginger