{"title":"Aldehydic Materials","description":"\u003cp\u003eAldehydes and materials traditionally classified as “aldehydic” for creating luminous, waxy, citrus, metallic, soapy and floral effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAliphatic aldehydes C8, C9, C10, C11 and C12 can vary greatly in character and intensity, from orange and lemon peel to green, rosy, waxy or clean-laundry nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eC8–C12 aldehydes and traditional nomenclature\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn perfumery, some historical names do not correspond to the chemical class of the material. “ALDEHYDE C14” and “ALDEHYDE C18”, for example, are traditional names still widely used, but the corresponding materials are lactones and produce mainly fruity and creamy effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrue aldehydes can be extremely powerful and are often easier to evaluate in dilution. Product pages include chemical name, CAS number and other technical information where available.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aldehyde-c-10","title":"ALDEHYDE C10 (DECYL ALDEHYDE) – aldehydic, citrus and floral note with hints of mandarin peel, gardenia petals and waxy cream","description":"\u003ch2\u003eALDEHYDE C10 (DECYL ALDEHYDE)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eALDEHYDE C10 is a classic aliphatic aldehyde, powerful and very useful for adding citrus brightness and a waxy-floral effect to the top of a composition. In the neat material the character is pungent and fatty; in dilution, mandarin peel, petals and a soft waxy creaminess emerge more clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOlfactory profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAldehydic, citrusy, waxy and floral, with impressions of mandarin peel, white petals and a fatty-creamy nuance. At strong dilution the effect becomes fresher and more natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eALDEHYDE C10 is particularly effective in rose, jasmine, iris, neroli, violet, gardenia and aldehydic bouquets. It can increase the strength and diffusion of citrus notes, brighten white flowers and create a more abstract, sophisticated top without adding sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn gardenia and other creamy floral accords it can introduce the waxy, luminous component that makes the flower feel more three-dimensional. In an aldehydic base it works well with C8, C9, C11 and C12, each contributing a different facet of freshness, waxiness and diffusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to evaluate it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is preferable to study it in dilution because the neat material can feel much more aggressive and less representative of its real effect in a formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly suitable for citrus, rose, jasmine, iris, neroli, gardenia and aldehydic bouquets when a bright, waxy, diffusive top with a clear citrus-floral character is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe product is packed to order; the container may vary depending on the selected format and the characteristics of the raw material.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Profumiera di Venezia by Irina Vaganova","offers":[{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":51188022214983,"sku":"ALDEHYDE-C10-5ml","price":2.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":52667470545223,"sku":"ALDEHYDE-C10-10ml","price":5.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":52667470577991,"sku":"ALDEHYDE-C10-50g","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/9397\/5111\/files\/IMG_8624.jpg?v=1740735941"},{"product_id":"aldehyde-c-11-undecylenic","title":"ALDEHYDE C11 UNDECYLENIC – aldehydic, rosy and waxy note with hints of fresh citrus, white wood and soapy rose petals","description":"\u003ch2\u003eALDEHYDE C11 UNDECYLENIC\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eALDEHYDE C11 UNDECYLENIC is an aliphatic aldehyde with a rosy, waxy and highly diffusive character. In the concentrated material it can feel fatty and oily; in dilution, a more elegant combination of fresh citrus, rose petals, pale wood and a soapy nuance emerges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOlfactory profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAldehydic, waxy, rosy, citrusy, slightly ozonic and woody, with a clean soap nuance. Compared with C9 and C10, it has a more evident rosy and structural component.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eALDEHYDE C11 UNDECYLENIC is very effective for adding lift, diffusion and a recognizable aldehydic signature to rose, tuberose, jasmine, iris, citrus and incense accords. It can also support amber and musk, introducing a more airy sensation and a slightly soapy brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly useful when a floral bouquet feels too soft or compact: a small amount can increase tension and projection without turning the composition into an overtly aldehydic accord.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to work with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best evaluated in dilution because the concentrated material emphasizes the fatty side. It can solidify or thicken at lower temperatures; in that case, the tightly closed bottle can be warmed gently until the material returns to the fluidity required for use, avoiding direct heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly suitable for rose, tuberose, jasmine, iris, citrus and aldehydic bouquets when a rosy-waxy signature, higher diffusion and an elegant clean effect are desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe product is packed to order; the container may vary depending on the selected format and the characteristics of the raw material.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Profumiera di Venezia by Irina Vaganova","offers":[{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":51184021700935,"sku":"ALDEHYDEC11-5ml","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":53203490799943,"sku":"ALDEHYDEC11-10ml","price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":53203490832711,"sku":"ALDEHYDEC11-50g","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/9397\/5111\/files\/IMG_8627.jpg?v=1740735886"},{"product_id":"aldehyde-c-12-lauric","title":"ALDEHYDE C12 LAURIC – aldehydic, green and waxy note with fresh linen, bitter citrus and soapy violet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eALDEHYDE C12 LAURIC\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eALDEHYDE C12 LAURIC is one of the classic fatty aldehydes of perfumery: very powerful, green, waxy and floral, capable of creating the abstract “fresh linen” sensation typical of many aldehydic accords. In the concentrated material a waxy fatness dominates; in dilution, bitter citrus, violet, lily and a brighter clean effect emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOlfactory profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAldehydic, green, waxy, herbal, citrusy and floral, with nuances of soap, violet and clean linen. Compared with C11 UNDECYLENIC, it is less rosy and more green, bitter and fresh-linen-like.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eALDEHYDE C12 LAURIC is extremely versatile. It can add lift and freshness to violet, pine, chypre, citrus, floral and clean accords; in aldehydic bouquets it contributes to an abstract, bright and highly diffusive top. In small amounts it can modernize a classic floral or create a clean sensation without relying on detergent-like musks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly useful when a formula needs more air, tension and persistence in the upper part without adding sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to work with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is preferable to study it at strong dilution: the neat material can feel fatty and poorly representative of its effect in formula. It may solidify or polymerize during storage; if necessary, restore fluidity with very gentle, controlled warming, avoiding repeated cycles of intense heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly suitable for aldehydic bouquets, violet, pine, chypre, citrus and clean compositions when green-waxy brightness, a fresh-linen effect and strong diffusion are desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe product is packed to order; the container may vary depending on the selected format and the characteristics of the raw material.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Profumiera di Venezia by Irina Vaganova","offers":[{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":51184134291783,"sku":"ALDEHYDEC12-5ml","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":54761352167751,"sku":"AldC12lauric-10ml","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":54761352200519,"sku":"AldC12lauric-50g","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 g","offer_id":54761352233287,"sku":"AldC12lauric-100g","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/9397\/5111\/files\/IMG_8625.jpg?v=1740735820"},{"product_id":"aldehyde-c-12-mna","title":"ALDEHYDE C12 MNA – aldehydic, amber and floral note with hints of dry incense, metallic citrus and waxy honey","description":"\u003ch2\u003eALDEHYDE C12 MNA\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eALDEHYDE C12 MNA is one of the fatty aldehydes with the most personality: dry, amber, waxy and highly diffusive, with nuances of incense, metallic citrus, honey and wood. Compared with C12 LAURIC, it is deeper, less fresh-linen-like and more oriented toward amber, tobacco and woody structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOlfactory profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAldehydic, amber, waxy, dry, citrusy and slightly metallic, with nuances of incense, honey, nuts and tuberose. The signature is intense and persistent, with a dryness that distinguishes it from fresher, greener aldehydes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eALDEHYDE C12 MNA is particularly effective in floral, woody, amber and tobacco accords. With galbanum, green materials and oakmoss it can build a very recognizable chypre tension; with vetiver and tobacco it adds dryness and projection; in mimosa, tuberose and other florals it can introduce a more abstract and less soapy luminosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is very useful when the top needs to connect immediately with the base: although perceived as aldehydic, it has enough body to create continuity toward the heart and drydown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to evaluate it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best used in dilution and introduced gradually. At low concentration it acts mainly on brightness and diffusion; as the dose increases, the amber, waxy and incense-like sides become clearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eC12 MNA or C12 LAURIC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eC12 LAURIC is greener, waxier and more fresh-linen-like; C12 MNA is drier, more amber, metallic and incense-like. The first brightens and cleans; the second adds character and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly suitable for chypre, tobacco, vetiver, amber, incense, mimosa, tuberose and aldehydic bouquets when a powerful top is needed that is already connected to a dry, structured base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe product is packed to order; the container may vary depending on the selected format and the characteristics of the raw material.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Profumiera di Venezia by Irina Vaganova","offers":[{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":51187748307271,"sku":"ALDEHYDE C12 MNA-5","price":2.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":51612398354759,"sku":"ALDEHYDE C12 MNA-10","price":4.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":54760336752967,"sku":"ALDEHYDE C12 MNA-50g","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 g","offer_id":54760336785735,"sku":"ALDEHYDE C12 MNA-100g","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/9397\/5111\/files\/IMG_8626_1.jpg?v=1740735710"},{"product_id":"aldehyde-c-8","title":"ALDEHYDE C8 (OCTYL ALDEHYDE) – aldehydic, citrusy and honeyed note with hints of orange peel, green peel and sweet apricot","description":"\u003ch2\u003eALDEHYDE C8 (OCTYL ALDEHYDE)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eALDEHYDE C8 is a very powerful aliphatic aldehyde that, in dilution, develops a bright orange-citrus character with green, honeyed and fruity nuances. In the concentrated material the profile can feel pungent and fatty; dilution is what reveals the facet that is most useful in perfumery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOlfactory profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAldehydic, citrusy, green and slightly honeyed, with impressions of orange peel, green rind, apricot and plum. At high concentration it is much sharper and fattier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eALDEHYDE C8 is particularly effective in top notes, where it can add brightness to bergamot, neroli, orange blossom and citrus colognes. In rose and jasmine it adds lift and a fresher sensation; in small amounts it can make a citrus accord more diffusive and less flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a micro-dosing material: its value often lies in its ability to change the perception of the whole top without becoming recognizable as an independent note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to evaluate it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best studied at strong dilution because the neat material does not represent its effect in a formula very well. At low concentration, the citrus, fruity and honeyed sides become more evident.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly suitable for citrus, neroli, orange blossom, rose and aldehydic bouquets when more brightness, diffusion and a green-orange-peel nuance are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe product is packed to order; the container may vary depending on the selected format and the characteristics of the raw material.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Profumiera di Venezia by Irina Vaganova","offers":[{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":51187983417671,"sku":"ALDEHYDE-C8-5ml","price":2.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":52667445870919,"sku":"aldehyde-c8-10ml","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":52667461992775,"sku":"ALDEHYDE-C8-50g","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/9397\/5111\/files\/IMG_8623.jpg?v=1740735560"},{"product_id":"aldehyde-c-9","title":"ALDEHYDE C9 (NONYL ALDEHYDE) – aldehydic, waxy, floral note with hints of lemon peel, rose petals, and green cucumber","description":"\u003ch2\u003eALDEHYDE C9 (NONYL ALDEHYDE)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eALDEHYDE C9 is a classic fatty aldehyde with a waxy, citrus and floral character. In dilution it develops a very natural green freshness, with nuances of lemon peel, rose and cucumber, and it is particularly effective when a floral bouquet needs more lift and luminosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOlfactory profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAldehydic, waxy, citrusy, green and floral, with nuances of rose, orris, lemon peel and fresh cucumber. The neat material is fattier and more pungent; in dilution a more elegant, petal-like effect emerges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eALDEHYDE C9 can give lift and freshness to rose, jasmine, peony, iris, geranium, orange blossom and tuberose. In citrus compositions it makes the character more natural and diffusive; in floral bouquets it introduces a useful floral-wax and petal sensation that creates volume without adding sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly interesting in aldehydic bases, where it works with other aliphatic aldehydes to build brightness, tension and a more abstract top.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to evaluate it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best studied in dilution because the waxy and floral component becomes much more legible at low concentrations than in the neat material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly suitable for rose, iris, jasmine, orange blossom, tuberose and citrus accords when a fresh, waxy, green and luminous effect is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe product is packed to order; the container may vary depending on the selected format and the characteristics of the raw material.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Profumiera di Venezia by Irina Vaganova","offers":[{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":51182527086919,"sku":"ALDEHYDEC09-5ml","price":5.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":52667452162375,"sku":"ALDEHYDE-C9-10ml","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":52667455734087,"sku":"ALDEHYDE-C9-50g","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/9397\/5111\/files\/IMG_8622.jpg?v=1740735493"},{"product_id":"citronellyl-nitrile","title":"CITRONELLYL NITRILE – citrus, aldehydic and floral note with green lemon, floral wax and soft metallic nuances","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCITRONELLYL NITRILE\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCITRONELLYL NITRILE is a citrus-green raw material with a fresh, waxy and slightly metallic character. It is useful when a drier, more stable lemon-green note is needed than a citrus aldehyde, especially in floral and functional accords.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOlfactory profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCitrusy, green, floral and slightly metallic, with nuances of green lemon, floral wax, fresh herbs and a light aldehydic component.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly useful in fresh florals, citrus accords, muguet, colognes and green compositions. It can provide a drier lemon freshness, support white flowers and brighten a composition without introducing the sweetness of CITRAL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith CITRAL it creates a more complex lemon note; with LINALYL ACETATE it fits well into colognes and lavender; with MAYOL or HYDROXYCITRONELLAL it supports fresher muguet effects; with green materials it increases the leafy component.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to work with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a relatively incisive material and is best evaluated in dilution, especially when the metallic component is intended only as a nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly suitable when a drier and more stable lemon-green freshness is needed, with a floral-waxy signature different from CITRAL or natural citrus oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe product is packed to order; the container may vary depending on the selected format and the characteristics of the raw material.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Profumiera di Venezia by Irina Vaganova","offers":[{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":51187671400775,"sku":"CITRONELLYL NITRILE","price":2.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/9397\/5111\/files\/IMG_8618.jpg?v=1740735283"},{"product_id":"gamma-undecalactone-aldehyde-c14","title":"ALDEHYDE C14 \/ GAMMA UNDECALACTONE – fruity, lactonic and creamy note with a hint of ripe peach","description":"\u003ch2\u003eALDEHYDE C14 \/ GAMMA UNDECALACTONE\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eALDEHYDE C14 is the historical perfumery name for GAMMA UNDECALACTONE: it is not an aldehyde, but a lactone. It is one of the major raw materials of the peach note, with a ripe, creamy and enveloping character that can transform both fruity and floral accords.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOlfactory profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRipe peach, apricot, yellow fruit, cream and a soft milky nuance. The character is full, sweet and very persistent, with a texture that is more velvety than juicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGAMMA UNDECALACTONE is fundamental in peach and apricot accords, but its use goes much further. In gardenia and tuberose it increases creaminess and depth; in orange blossom it softens acidity; in jasmine and lilac it adds fruity volume; in fruity accords it can stabilize and give body to more volatile esters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is an extremely powerful material: small changes in dosage can greatly alter the character of the formula. At excessive levels it can make everything feel like “peach cream”; at lower levels it can add sensuality and volume without being immediately identifiable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn perfumery history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGamma-undecalactone is closely associated with the development of the great fruity notes of the early twentieth century and particularly with the construction of peach in \u003cem\u003eMitsouko\u003c\/em\u003e by Guerlain. For examples with percentages, it is preferable to refer to published or reconstructed formulas rather than an official industrial formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly suitable for peach, apricot, gardenia, tuberose, orange blossom, jasmine and fruity-floral accords when a creamy, ripe and very persistent texture is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe product is packed to order; the container may vary depending on the selected format and the characteristics of the raw material.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Profumiera di Venezia by Irina Vaganova","offers":[{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":51062524903751,"sku":"AldC14-5ml","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":51062524936519,"sku":"AldC14-10ml","price":8.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":53203548897607,"sku":"AldC14-50g","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 g","offer_id":53203548930375,"sku":"AldC14-100g","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/9397\/5111\/files\/AldehydeC14_44fd6cda-881d-4db4-aaa5-d9ede1dc1372.jpg?v=1739484024"},{"product_id":"aldehyde-c18-gamma-nonalactone","title":"ALDEHYDE C18 (gamma-nonalactone) – lactonic, creamy and fruity note with hints of coconut, warm milk and ripe peach","description":"\u003ch2\u003eALDEHYDE C18 \/ GAMMA NONALACTONE\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eALDEHYDE C18 is a historical perfumery name: chemically it is not an aldehyde, but GAMMA NONALACTONE, a powerful and very persistent lactone. Its olfactory territory lies between coconut, warm milk, peach and creamy flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOlfactory profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLactonic, creamy, coconut-like, fruity and slightly floral-musky, with a soft sweetness and a warm-milk sensation. At strong dilution the fruity facets become clearer, while at higher concentration the coconut-creamy side dominates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGAMMA NONALACTONE is particularly effective in gardenia, tuberose, honeysuckle, plumeria and jasmine, where it increases creamy volume and floral sensuality. In fruity accords it can add body and persistence; in sandalwood and oriental structures it creates a milkier, more enveloping base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a material that must be dosed carefully: its sweetness and persistence can easily dominate a formula. In small amounts, however, it can make a floral or woody accord much fuller without clearly revealing coconut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eC18 or C14?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGAMMA UNDECALACTONE \/ C14 is more peach-apricot and velvety; GAMMA NONALACTONE \/ C18 is more coconut, milk and cream. Together they form a classic pair for building gardenia, tuberose and other creamy flowers with greater depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly suitable for coconut, gardenia, tuberose, plumeria, jasmine, sandalwood and oriental accords when a lactonic, creamy and very persistent texture is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe product is packed to order; the container may vary depending on the selected format and the characteristics of the raw material.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Profumiera di Venezia by Irina Vaganova","offers":[{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":51138157281607,"sku":"ALDEHYDEC18-5","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":51612429418823,"sku":"ALDEHYDEC18-10","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/9397\/5111\/files\/IMG_8530.jpg?v=1740585181"}],"url":"https:\/\/profumieradivenezia.com\/en\/collections\/aldeidico.oembed","provider":"La Profumiera di Venezia by Irina Vaganova","version":"1.0","type":"link"}