Acetoin
Also called acetyl methyl carbinol; a buttery material linked to fermented foods.
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What Is Acetoin?
Acetoin, also known as acetyl methyl carbinol, is a compound with a buttery odour. It occurs in fermentation and is also available for use as an aroma material.
Scent Profile
Acetoin is generally associated with fermented foods, and its usual character is buttery. It recalls rich dairy more than sugar or confectionery.
Use in Perfumery
SUGÆR is a published example. The brand lists acetoin under its alternative name, acetyl methyl carbinol. The official description of SUGÆR also speaks of caramel. That caramel wording is how SUGÆR's maker presents the scent, while the buttery quality is the general character of Acetoin itself. The note sits alongside ethyl maltol, cocoa, vanilla and hazelnut in the perfume.
