What aromatic compounds create the signature fragrance of Aglaia odorata oil?
The signature fragrance comes from a complex natural blend confirmed by GC-MS: over 46 identified compounds including 8 alcohols, 4 aldehydes, 25 terpenes, 7 ketones and 1 heterocycle.
Signature Components
| Compound | Contribution |
|---|---|
| Methyl jasmonate (MeJA) | ~4% — the precious natural jasmine-like note |
| Cadinane derivatives | ~48% (incl. δ-cadinene ~27%) — woody-sweet backbone |
| β-Humulene-7-ol | Characteristic compound of the elegant floral note |
| α-Humulene, copaene, β-cadinene, caryophyllene oxide | Key aroma markers per latest research |
What It Means for You
The naturally high methyl jasmonate content makes this oil a rare source of natural jasmine-like character — a costly molecule to obtain synthetically. The full GC-MS fingerprint is established per ISO 11024-1/2:2023 and supplied with every batch for your perfumer's reference.
Request the complete GC-MS chromatogram and compound table with your sample.
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.
