INCI Name
Arôme vanille (natur...
Functions
1 Roles
Sustainability
5/10
Category
fragrances
What It Does
Arôme vanille is a vanilla fragrance ingredient that may be either natural (derived from Vanilla planifolia bean extraction) or nature-identical (synthetically produced vanillin or ethylvanillin that replicates the same molecular profile), depending on supplier specification. Its characteristic warm, sweet, and creamy scent profile makes it one of the most widely used fragrance notes in cosmetics, particularly in body care, lip products, and hair care. Formulators choose it for its broad consumer appeal and its ability to mask unpleasant base odors, though care must be taken as vanillin can cause yellowing or discoloration in formulations exposed to light or high pH.
Technical Properties
Ionic Charge
nonionic
Molecular charge type
Viscosity Effect
neutral
Impact on formula thickness
Foaming Ability
none
Lather generation
Ingredient Compatibility
Works Well With
Avoid Combining
Sustainability Profile
Sustainability Score
Biodegradability
readily biodegradable
Source
mixed
Feedstock
Natural: Vanilla planifolia bean extract; Nature-identical: synthetic vanillin or ethylvanillin from guaiacol or lignin
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Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- Arôme vanille (naturel ou naturel-identique selon spécification fournisseur)
- Common Name
- Arôme vanille
- Category
- fragrances