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.
| 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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