Aldehydic perfumes

The aldehydic accord describes the fizzy, soapy, slightly metallic and sparkling effect created by fatty aldehydes, and it is closely tied to classic perfumery. It adds a shimmer and a sense of clean, freshly ironed linen.

Molecules such as aldehyde C-10, C-11 and C-12, including lauric aldehyde and MNA, form its core; harsh on their own, they brighten florals and add volume at low doses. Aldehydes usually show most in the top notes. They pair often with florals, powdery notes, musk and woods. Because they leave a polished, classic impression, aldehydic fragrances suit office wear, daytime and formal settings, and they tend to bloom nicely in cooler seasons.

The Aldehydic accord appears in 2,847 perfumes in the Fisfis catalogue. Below are the most popular scents where it leads.

Perfumes led by the Aldehydic accord

• Chanel Allure Homme Sport (2004)
• Chanel No 5 Parfum (1921)
• Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum (1986)
• Maison Martin Margiela Lazy Sunday Morning (2013)
• Byredo Blanche (2009)
• Chanel No 5 L'Eau (2016)
• Chanel N°5 Eau Premiere (2008)
• Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum (2021)
• Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette (2024)
• Parfums de Marly Valaya (2023)
• Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt (1982)
• Dolce & Gabbana Dolce&Gabbana Dolce&Gabbana (1992)
• Estee Lauder Knowing Estée Lauder (1988)
• Amouage Dia Woman (2002)
• Comme des Garcons 2 (1999)
• Lanvin Arpège (1927)
• Yves Saint Laurent Y (2017)
• Maison Martin Margiela Sailing Day (2017)
• Zarkoperfume PINK MOLéCULE 090.09 (2014)
• Chanel No 5 Eau Premiere (2015) (2015)
• Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche (1971)
• Estee Lauder White Linen Estée Lauder (1978)
• Tom Ford Metallique (2019)
• Givenchy Ysatis (1984)