What is aldehyde?

An aldehyde is a type of chemical compound; in fragrance descriptions, aldehydic often refers to a recognizable style of scent. Velario Poudre lists aldehydes among its top notes. That description identifies an intended olfactory effect, not the identity or concentration of every ingredient.

Published and updated September 13, 2026 · Velario Fragrances

Published Velario catalog example · September 12, 2026
Fragrance Velario Poudre
Family Classic powdery floral
Top notes Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Bergamot
Heart notes Jasmine, Rose, Iris, Lily of the Valley
Base notes Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla, Musk

How should you use this term when comparing fragrances?

Read the term as part of Poudre’s published scent description. The presence of an aldehydes note does not specify a molecule or dose. Packaging ingredient information is the appropriate place to check the disclosed ingredients of the product you receive.

What distinction matters?

A family of compounds and an olfactory descriptor are not a full ingredient disclosure.

The table reproduces a public catalog description. It is not an independent test, an ingredient analysis, or evidence of another brand’s formula.

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