Linalool

Linalool is a commonly used synthetic fragrance ingredient that smells strongly floral, sweet, and like lavender, especially at room temperature. It helps "lift" heavier fragrance blends by adding brightness and improving the overall scent. New versions of Linalool, called its derivatives, are often smoother and longer-lasting, making them good for blending with regular Linalool.

Other Names:
C10H18O, β-Linalool, Linalyl Alcohol, Linaloyl Oxide, p-Linalool, Allo-ocimenol, 3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol

Smell Description:
Strong floral, lavender, and sweet scent

Common Uses:
Used in 60–80% of scented personal care products like soaps, shampoos, lotions, and detergents. It’s also found in aftershaves, skincare, haircare, cosmetics, home and laundry products.

How Much to Use:
Typically added at 1% to 25% of the total fragrance blend.

Lasting Power:
Smell stays for more than 12 hours on a scent strip.

Chemical Name:
3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol

Flash Point (temperature at which it can catch fire):
About 79°C

Looks Like:
Clear, colorless liquid

Flavor Use:
Not safe for flavor or food use.

Important Note:
This is a raw material meant to be mixed with other fragrance ingredients. On its own, it can smell flat or even unpleasant. Do not apply directly to the skin without dilution—it’s not a finished product.