Methyl Cinnamate

Methyl Cinnamate is a fragrance ingredient appreciated in perfumery for its sweet, balsamic, and slightly spicy character. Its scent profile is often described as warm and softly floral, combining balsamic sweetness with gentle cinnamon-like nuances and a faint fruity undertone.

The material typically appears as a clear to pale liquid with moderate viscosity, and is valued for its smooth diffusion and warm aromatic presence within fragrance compositions. Its character is rich yet balanced, allowing it to add depth and sweetness without overpowering other ingredients.

In practical perfumery, Methyl Cinnamate is often used to enhance balsamic, floral, and oriental accords, while contributing warmth and smooth sweetness to the heart and base of a fragrance. It blends particularly well with ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose, balsamic resins, and soft spicy notes, making it suitable for many fragrance styles including floral, oriental, and warm aromatic compositions.