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Citronellyl acetate offers an intriguing blend of rose and leafy notes. This ingredient occurs naturally in citrus essential oils and, curiously, in beer. Its uniqueness makes it a valuable tool in the perfumer's palette.
Perfumers often recreate a nature-identical version of citronellyl acetate in the laboratory, ensuring consistent quality and helping to preserve the planet's natural resources. The laboratory-derived version may originate from various sources, including renewable materials.
This ingredient is found in many natural sources such as roses, blackcurrants, blood oranges, citronella oil, citrus fruits, ginger, lavender, lemons, lemongrass, mushrooms, blueberries, passion fruit, thyme, wine, eucalyptus, kumquats, and geraniums.
Did you know that citronellyl acetate is found in beer? While usually associated with perfumes, it is a natural component of this popular drink!
In perfumery, citronellyl acetate acts as a bridge between floral and fresh scents, allowing creators to compose more complex and balanced fragrances.
Citronellyl acetate is related to citronella oil, known for its insect-repelling properties. However, citronellyl acetate is used primarily for its scent rather than its repellent qualities.
The IFRA Standards form an industry self-regulatory system. They may prohibit or restrict the use of particular fragrance ingredients, or set specifications, according to end use. The status below reflects the IFRA data recorded for this ingredient. It is not a product certification and does not replace applicable law or assessment of the finished product.
IFRA categories group end uses by the type and level of exposure. A restriction or maximum concentration applies only to the stated category and does not automatically apply to another use. Check the related IFRA document for the applicable Standard version and its full conditions.
| Category | Max concentration |
|---|---|
| 1. Lip products and children's toys | 0.49% |
| 2. Deodorants and antiperspirants | 0.15% |
| 3. Face cosmetics and masks | 2% |
| 4. Perfumes and fragranced products | 2.7% |
| 5A. Body lotions and powders | 0.7% |
| 5B. Face moisturizers and toners | 0.7% |
| 5C. Hand creams and sanitizers | 0.7% |
| 5D. Baby care products | 0.23% |
| 6. Oral care products | 0.82% |
| 7A. Rinse-off hair treatments | 2.4% |
| 7B. Leave-on hair products | 2.4% |
| 8. Intimate care products | 0.23% |
| 9. Rinse-off body products | 5.4% |
| 10A. Home care (non-aerosol) | 0.41% |
| 10B. Household aerosols and sprays | 16% |
| 11A. Products with minimal skin contact (no UV exposure) | 0.23% |
| 11B. Products with minimal skin contact (UV exposure) | 0.23% |
| 12. Products with no direct skin contact | – |