Gardamide

Givaudan

Available

neat or unspecified

single substance

Short profile

Zesty grapefruit heart note with crisp rhubarb.

citrus

grapefruit

citrus

rhubarb

fresh

green

Effect in a formula

Citrus heart

Freshness extender

Green modifier

Extends citrus freshness into the heart, gains strength in the first hours and connects citrus with earthy-green notes.

From the source: Contributions explicitly identifiable in the source text: more freshness or cleanliness, an effect explicitly described as long-lasting.

Use and dosage

Manufacturer's specification for this product grade: up to 5%. This is not an IFRA limit. Low: lifts the opening. Medium: forms a clear citrus top note. High: can overshadow other top notes; check transition and lingering effect in the heart over time.

up to 5%

Manufacturer use guidance for this exact product — not an IFRA limit. IFRA standards must be verified separately for the specific substance scope and product grade.

Behaviour and performance

Diffusionmedium to high

Tenacityseveral days

Reported as stated by the source. Diffusion, tenacity and note impact are not combined into a single performance score.

Good areas of use

Citrus

Grapefruit

Green accords

Chemical context

CAS84434-18-4

Chemical nameN,2-Dimethyl-N-phenylbutyramide

FormulaC12H17NO

Molecular weight191.2 g/mol

Function classAromatic (benzene ring)

Vapour pressure0.0019 hPa at 25 °C (0.19 Pa)

Relative VP bandmedium

The Pa value is a unit conversion only, not a temperature normalisation. VP band and molecular weight are not translated into evaporation hours.

At 25 °C, a vapor pressure of 0.0019 hPa (≈ 0.1900 Pa) was reported; relative physical band class: medium. This is not a prediction of evaporation time, odor strength, diffusion, or skin/blotter duration.

Source: Givaudan Fragrance Molecules – Gardamide

Open source

Last reviewed: 2026-09-07