Benzyl Salicylate
Benzyl Salicylate
aromatic
fixative
Benzyl Salicylate is a versatile and essential ingredient in modern perfumery, prized for its dual role as a gentle floral note and an effective fixative. While its own aroma is subtle—soft, sweet, and slightly floral—it plays a powerful supporting role in fragrance compositions, enhancing and extending the life of more volatile notes.
Its understated scent profile makes it an ideal modifier, helping to round off sharp edges, add smoothness to floral accords, and bring cohesion to complex blends. Commonly used in jasmine, lily, ylang-ylang, and other floral-centric fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate adds depth without dominating the composition.
One of its key strengths is its fixative quality: it helps anchor lighter top and heart notes, allowing the overall fragrance to last longer on the skin and maintain a balanced evolution over time.
Whether used in fine fragrance, personal care, or functional products, Benzyl Salicylate is a behind-the-scenes hero—subtle in presence, but essential in performance.
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| Origin | France |
| Extraction Method | Esterification |
| INCI Name | Benzyl Salicylate |
| Note | Fixative |
| Scent Family | Aromatic |
| Scent Profile | Fixative, Faint Floral, Soft |
| Cultivation | Conventional |
| Appearance | Transparent, Liquid |
| Suggested Use | Perfumery, Cosmetics |
| Cas number | 118-58-1 |
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