Phenyl Oxide
Also called diphenyl ether, a colorless compound with a geranium-like odor.
Floral
About Phenyl Oxide
Phenyl oxide is another name for diphenyl ether, a compound also known as diphenyl oxide or phenoxybenzene (CAS 101-84-8). It is colorless and appears either as crystals or as a liquid, has a molecular weight of 170.2, and does not dissolve in water.
Scent Profile
Its odor is described as geranium-like. Because its character is summed up by the name of a flower, it sits on the floral side when notes are grouped into families.
Use in Perfumery
When a floral accord is being put together, phenyl oxide is the kind of material that supplies a geranium-like facet. Its profile is compact and easy to place: one clear reference point rather than a long list of nuances.
