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Perfumery | Sweet and enveloping, it brings a warm, structured gourmand facet to compositions, ideal for amber and comforting accords
ETHYL MALTOL
INCI Name: Ethyl hydroxypyrone
Origin: Aromatic synthesis
DESCRIPTION
Ethyl Maltol is one of the key molecules in the construction of gourmand accords, widely used in perfumery and cosmetics for its sweet, warm, and enveloping profile.
Compared to maltol, it offers greater olfactory intensity and a rounder sweetness, with nuances reminiscent of caramelized sugar, honey, cotton candy, and confectionery notes.
Its use makes it possible to sweeten, round off, and make compositions more appealing, providing a lasting sensation of comfort and softness.
Thanks to its versatility and stability, Ethyl Maltol is now an essential ingredient in both modern fragrances and scented cosmetic formulations, where it delivers a clean, controlled gourmand signature.
PERFUMERY
In perfumery, Ethyl Maltol is a base note used to build and reinforce gourmand, amber, and oriental accords. Its sweet, caramel-like profile helps smooth the rough edges of woody, resinous, or animalic notes, improving the roundness and cohesion of the formula.
It is frequently used to enhance accords of vanilla, cocoa, tonka bean, red fruits, and amber, contributing to the creation of warm, enveloping, and modern fragrances.
At carefully controlled dosages, it provides volume and comfort without becoming overly sugary, making it suitable even for sophisticated and niche compositions.
Olfactory family: Gourmand
Olfactory pyramid: Base note
COSMETICS
In cosmetics, Ethyl Maltol is valued for its ability to give products a sweet, reassuring, and gourmand fragrance, ideal for creams, lotions, balms, oils, and body care products.
Its sugary, warm note enhances the sensorial appeal of formulations, making the user experience more comfortable and enveloping. It is particularly suitable for bodycare lines, scented skincare, and spa products, where a soft, long-lasting, and pleasant-on-the-skin fragrance is desired.
Thanks to its good stability, it maintains its olfactory profile even in complex bases and emulsions.
