Ethyl Maltol

CAS: 4940-11-8

INCI: Ethyl Maltol

Scent Profile:

• More powerful and sweeter than maltol
• Intense cotton candy, caramel, sugary-burnt sugar, fruity jam
• Slightly creamy nuance

Source: Synthetic

Usage in Perfumery:

• Heavily used in modern gourmands, fruity florals, and edible fantasy blends
• Adds instant “deliciousness” and a soft, sweet glow
• Most famously used in Thierry Mugler’s Angel

Note Type: Base Note

Strength: Very Strong

Fixative: Yes

Typical Usage Levels: 0.01% – 0.5% (very potent)