Is Aqual™ natural or synthetic?

. Extraction: Synthetic production.

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Aqual™

POPULAR AND WEIRD / fresh · aquatic · floral

Aqual™

Category	POPULAR AND WEIRD
Subcategory	fresh · aquatic · floral
Origin
Volatility	Top Note
Botanical	N/A — synthetic molecule
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Odor Strength	High
Producing Countries	N/A — proprietary captive, synthesized in controlled facilities
Pyramid	Top

Fresh, clean-aquatic, and mineral. Aqual is a synthetic molecule providing crisp, water-like freshness — less melon-marine than Calone, more purely aqueous and transparent.

Scent
The Full Story
Fun Fact
Extraction & Chemistry
In Perfumery

Scent

Aqual™ has a clean, crisp scent of fresh water, like an ocean breeze or dew-kissed grass in the early morning. The note gives a clean, fresh impression.

Scent Evolution

As it evolves on the skin, Aqual™ keeps its fresh character while blending with other notes. The aquatic quality stays prominent. It works with floral elements, supporting the sweetness of blooms, or with green notes that emphasize its fresh qualities. Over time, Aqual™ may reveal softer undertones.

Signature Accords

Aqual™ has a fluid quality and integrates into complex compositions.

Evolution over time

Immediately

Fresh, crisp aquatic scent

After a few hours

Maintains refreshing qualities

After a few days

Softens while blending with other notes

The Full Story

Aqual™ is a synthetic fragrance ingredient valued in perfumery for its fresh, aquatic qualities. It was developed to convey the character of water, Aqual™ is used to create scents that suggest the character of water. It represents an advance in fragrance technology.

Origin and Production

Aqual™ is a synthetic note developed to reduce reliance on natural ingredients. It gives perfumers a fresh, long-lasting material.

Chemistry and Scent Profile

Aqual™ is used in many modern fragrances alongside other notes, bringing freshness and clarity to floral and woody compositions.

Role in Perfumery

Aqual™ is a synthetic material used across a range of compositions.

Did You Know?

Aqual™ is designed to replicate the fresh qualities of water.

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Did You Know?

Did you know?

Aqual™ is designed to replicate the refreshing qualities of water, giving modern alternative to traditional aquatic notes.

Extraction & Chemistry

Extraction method: Synthetic production

Molecular Formula	N/A — undisclosed proprietary structure
CAS Number	N/A — proprietary captive molecule
Botanical Name	N/A — synthetic molecule
IFRA Status	No known restrictions
Physical Properties
Odor Strength	High
Lasting Power	24 hours
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid

In Perfumery

Aqual™ is a top note, lending immediate sense of freshness and clarity to fragrances. Its unique aquatic quality makes it an excellent partner for a variety of other notes, including florals, greens, and citrus, which can enhance its refreshing characteristics. It can be used to smoothen transitions between heart and base notes, so that a balanced and cohesive olfactory experience.