Synthetics
Dimethyl benzyl carbinol smells like a fresh, floral bouquet with fruity, green notes reminiscent of lilac and elderflowers, underpinned by a clean, slightly chemical aroma of rose and fresh cut wood.
Luebke, William tgsc, (1982): Clean floral green rose cortex oily rhubarb
Moellhausen: Fresh aromatic-floral, somewhat fruity, green; bergamot, peach-like
Indukern F&F: Fresh, floral, green, fruity
PerfumersWorld: Clean floral rose cortex fresh aromatic-floral fruity green bergamot peach dew chemical
Blends-well-with - +galbanum +mimosa +benzyl isoamyl ether +para-tolyl acetate +para-tolyl isobutyrate animal-notes gums
Pell Wall Perfumes: Clean, floral-rose, green-stems, animal-oily, rhubarb, freshly cut wood
Arctander suggests it is an “excellent perfume material for lilac, narcissus, jasmin, muguet, hyacinth, mimosa, neroli, and in certain types of rose (safran-like notes). it is stable in soap and blends excellently with its homologues, esters and with a great number of other perfume chemicals.”
Fraterworks: Dimethyl benzyl carbinol (dmbc) is a key material in fine fragrance, valued for its rosy character and exceptional diffusion. it bridges accords seamlessly, ensuring structural integrity and enhancing floral compositions throughout the dry-down phase.
Dmbc’s versatility makes it essential in modern perfumery. its warm, inviting profile refines mainstream fragrances, elevating them to luxury status. at optimal dilutions, it blends effortlessly, enhancing compositions with a signature depth and technical precision.
Perfumers Apprentice: Warm herbaceous floral reminiscent lilac, elderflowers.