Nympheal
A Givaudan synthetic ingredient with fresh, watery lily-of-the-valley and creamy floral facets.
Floral
About Nympheal
Nympheal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient developed by Givaudan. It evokes lily of the valley, but it is not an essential oil extracted from the flower. Perfumers use it to bring a fresh white-floral impression to a composition.
Scent Profile
Givaudan describes Nympheal as a diffusive floral ingredient with cyclamen and lily-of-the-valley character, accompanied by green, watery and linden-blossom facets. It can lend a creamy sense of volume as well as freshness. The effect in a finished perfume depends on the surrounding materials and the way the perfumer uses it.
Use in Perfumery
The material can add body and radiance to a white-floral composition or connect floral notes to a contrasting base. Givaudan also illustrates a pairing with patchouli, where the two materials interact rather than simply covering one another. A note listing identifies the material as part of a fragrance's presentation; it does not disclose the amount used.
