Ethyl Vanillin – Aromatic Chemical

Ethyl Vanillin is a powerful and widely used aromatic chemical known for its intense sweet vanilla aroma. It is significantly stronger and richer than vanillin, offering a creamy, smooth, and long-lasting sweetness. Ethyl Vanillin is an essential ingredient in gourmand, oriental, amber, and sweet fragrance compositions.

Colour & Appearance

• Colour: White to off-white

• Appearance: Crystalline powder

• Odour Strength: Very strong

• Clarity (when dissolved): Clear solution

Odour Profile

• Rich vanilla

• Sweet and creamy

• Warm and comforting

• Slightly balsamic nuance

Ethyl Vanillin gives a luxurious vanilla sweetness, deeper and more diffusive than natural vanilla extracts.

Uses

Ethyl Vanillin is commonly used in:

• Fine perfumery

• Gourmand & oriental fragrances

• Amber, vanilla & sweet accords

• Soaps, shampoos & personal care products

• Cosmetic fragrances

• Air fresheners & home fragrances

It is mainly used as a heart-to-base note material.

Benefits

✔ Much stronger than vanillin
✔ Adds rich, creamy vanilla depth
✔ Improves warmth and roundness
✔ Enhances sweet and gourmand accords
✔ Long-lasting and highly diffusive
✔ Effective at very low dosage

Why Perfumers Use Ethyl Vanillin

• Creates luxury vanilla and dessert-style notes

• Adds depth and smoothness to compositions

• Widely used in designer and niche perfumes

• Provides consistent quality and performance

• Ideal for warm, comforting fragrance profiles

Blending Compatibility

Ethyl Vanillin blends very well with:

• Amber, balsamic and resinous notes

• Musk and sandalwood

• Tonka, coumarin and benzoin

• Floral notes (rose, jasmine in gourmand styles)

• Spicy notes (cinnamon, clove)

Recommended Usage Level

• Used in very low concentrations

• Overuse can dominate the fragrance

• Always dissolve properly and test in small trial batches

Storage Instructions

• Store in a cool, dry place

• Keep container tightly sealed

• Protect from heat and moisture

Safety Note

• For fragrance manufacturing use only

• Not for direct skin application in raw form

• Handle with care due to high aroma strength