Aldehydic Accord

Aldehydes became very popular in the 1920s through today. They add a vivid quality to top notes.

Classic example of an aldehydic perfume - Chanel N0. 5.

Aldehydes give perfumes a distinctly individual fragrance. Aldehydes have typified French fragrances. They amplify the top notes and bring a champagne sparkle to a fragrance. Other examples include Lanvin's Arpege, Mme Rochas, Je Reviens by Worth, Rive Gauche by Yves Saint Laurent, and L'Interdit by Givenchy. These perfumes are very sophisticated and modern.

Aldehydes can give an lift to any perfume.

This is a very long lasting strong accord. Its uses are to give lift, richness and body. It will remain on the skin as part of a base note.  

Base Note