Scent & character
Also called phenyl ethyl alcohol or PEA. Its floral profile suggests rose, with sweeter honey-like and faint bready facets. It offers a recognizable starting point for comparing several different interpretations of a rose note.
STUDY PROMPT
Evaluate it beside geraniol and citronellol. Give each material its own description before writing “rose” across all three; the differences are the useful part of the exercise.
Materials to compare
Use these as starting points for separate blotter comparisons and small, documented studies. A pairing is a question to explore, not a finished formula.
Record the exact material
Record the exact supplier product, grade, batch, and stock strength. Materials with similar names can have different composition and performance. Read the supplier documentation for your actual material before handling or using it.
Note placement describes a useful study role, not a precise evaporation clock. Dilution, the surrounding formula, and your own perception affect what you notice.
Supplier reference
Perfumer’s Apprentice: Phenyl ethyl alcohol, natural grade ↗This profile is an educational reference, not a material specification or a safety assessment.