Benzyl acetate

Origin

Naturally present in jasmine, gardenia and linden blossom

The smell

Sweet and fruity-floral with a distinct jasmine character. Soft pear and apple nuances appear underneath. Bright, transparent and slightly solvent-like at strength.

Key quality

An ester central to jasmine reconstructions, lending fruity-floral sweetness and diffusion.

Historical use

A backbone material of white floral accords, used extensively since the early days of synthetic perfumery.