Orange Flower Ether

IFF
Available
neat or unspecified
single substance

Short profile

Olfactive family according to source: Citrus. The documented product profile combines citrusy, orange, bergamot, grapefruit.

citrus
citrus
orange-like
bergamot-like
grapefruit-like

Effect in a formula

Freshness giver
Top accent
Lift

Can lighten the top note and open citrus or aromatic accords; sensorially test the transition and remaining effect in the drydown.

Use and dosage

Manufacturer 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 mask other top notes; check transition and residual 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

Note impact (source)Top Medium; Heart Low
Tenacity< 3 hours

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

Good areas of use

No data available.

Chemical context

CAS14576-08-0
Chemical name4-(1-Methoxy-1-methylethyl)-1-methylcyclohexene
FormulaC11H20O
Molecular weight168.2 g/mol
Vapour pressure0.074359 mmHg at 23 °C (9.9137 Pa)
Relative VP bandhigh

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

A vapor pressure of 0.074359 mmHg (≈ 9.914 Pa) was reported at 23 °C; relative physical band class: high. This is not a prediction of evaporation time, odor strength, diffusion, or skin/blotter longevity.

Source: IFF Ingredients Compendium – Orange Flower Ether
Open source
Last reviewed: 2026-09-07