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

• Phebo Entrelaço (2025)
• Xerjoff Pikovaya Dama (2014)
• Eris Parfums Ma Bete (2016)
• Comme des Garcons Series 6 Synthetic: Tar (2004)
• Roberto Capucci Capucci de Capucci (1987)
• Carolina Herrera Flore (1994)
• Jean-Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Eau Fraîche André Edition (2018)
• Pierre Guillaume Paris Suede Osmanthe 5.1 (2017)
• BORNTOSTANDOUT Naked Laundry ® (2024)
• Calvin Klein Eternity Cologne (2020)
• Le Galion Sortilege (2014) (2014)
• Natura Humor Envolve (2025)
• Maison Rebatchi Feu Patchouli (2018)
• 19-69 Miami Blue 19-69 (2020)
• Roja Dove Taif Aoud (2023)
• Alain Delon Iquitos (1987)
• Mona di Orio Chamarre
• Xerjoff Kind of Blue (2012)
• Clean Blonde Rose (2016)
• Oriflame Sparkle in Paris (2012)
• Van Cleef & Arpels Musc de Soie Van Cleef & Arpels (2024)
• Guerlain Vega (1936)
• Pierre Cardin Cardin (1976)
• Max Factor Le Jardin d'Amour (1986)