ALDEHYDES

Aldehydes in perfumery are synthetic fragrance molecules known for their distinctive and evocative character. They add a sparkling, airy lightness, often described as fizzy. They provide a soapy, clean scent reminiscent of freshly laundered linen and can also impart a waxy, metallic, or powdery quality. Aldehydes are versatile, adding brightness, complexity, and elegance to fragrances, as famously exemplified in Chanel No. 5.