Benzyl Salicylate
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid and benzyl alcohol. It offers a soft white-floral scent with a subtle balsamic sweetness and a faint marine freshness, adding gentle diffusion to fragrances.
Floral
About Benzyl Salicylate
Benzyl salicylate is a synthetic ester formed from salicylic acid and benzyl alcohol. It occurs naturally in ylang-ylang oil and can be isolated by fractional distillation, but the synthetic version is the most widely used in perfumery.
Scent Profile
Its scent is a soft, transparent white floral with a **jasmine**-like sweetness and a subtle creamy undertone. A faint balsamic warmth and a barely perceptible marine freshness add depth, making it quiet yet nuanced on its own.
Use in Perfumery
Benzyl salicylate is used to add diffusion and longevity to floral compositions. It appears mainly in the top to heart of a fragrance, blending smoothly with other white-floral materials to create a rounded, natural bouquet effect.
