High concentration cis 3 hexenol: Enables greater dosage for impactful scent presence
Natural grassaceous aroma: Adds authentic freshness and defense scent to perfumes
Enhances floral and green notes: Provides a lovely green nuance to floral compositions
Pre-diluted option (10% in DPG): Allows flexible use in various fragrance applications
Used in iconic fragrances: Trusted by professionals for its quality and performance
Summarized by Shop
Cis-3-hexenol and its ester Cis-3-Hexenyl Acetate are the two most important green chemicals in the perfumery palette. Both chemicals are naturally exuded by grass as a a type of defence against cuts and so in combination they produce that characteristic odour of newly trimmed lawns.
Cis-3-Hexenol can be dosed higher than its acetate and
Chemical Name
cis-3-hexenol
Concentration
Available as pure or 10% pre-diluted in DPG
Scent Profile
Floral, Fresh, Green
Application
Suitable for eau de parfum and fragrance formulation
Natural Origin
Exuded by grass
Summarized by Shop
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Morgan · March 31, 2026
Green
Great material for creating forest accords, green leaf accords, or simply adding a fresh green touch to a composition. I use it in both modern and classic perfumery. It’s an excellent and very powerful material—best used diluted to around 1% for optimal control.
