Dihydrocitronellol Market growing at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2025 to 2033

The global dihydrocitronellol market size was estimated at USD 312.6 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 492.8 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2025 to 2033. The expanding personal care industry, driven by higher consumer spending on perfumes, skincare, and grooming products, is increasing the need for high-quality fragrance ingredients. 

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Dihydrocitronellol benefits from its soft, long-lasting scent profile, making it a preferred choice in premium and mass-market formulations. As global beauty consumption rises, demand for this aroma compound continues to strengthen. Brands are increasingly reformulating with safer, gentler fragrance materials to meet clean-label and dermatology-friendly expectations. Dihydrocitronellol aligns well with this trend due to its low sensitization potential and stable performance in diverse formulations. This shift supports wider adoption across cosmetics, toiletries, and fine fragrances.

Beyond beauty and personal care, home-care brands are upgrading scent profiles in detergents, fabric conditioners, surface cleaners, and air-care products. Dihydrocitronellol’s strong stability in surfactant-rich and high-pH environments creates an opportunity to supply long-lasting, pleasant fragrances for performance-oriented household products. This opens a high-volume, fast-growing application segment.

Market Concentration & Characteristics

The dihydrocitronellol market is moderately concentrated, with a limited number of global aroma-chemical producers supplying high-purity grades while regional manufacturers cater to lower-value segments. Technical expertise, regulatory compliance, and cost-efficient synthesis create barriers that favor established players but still allow niche entrants offering specialized formulations.

The market is defined by steady demand from fragrances, personal care, and home-care applications, with clear segmentation across technical and cosmetic grades. Pricing is moderately sensitive to feedstock trends, while customers increasingly value consistent quality, safety compliance, and sustainable sourcing. Growth is strongest in Asia, supported by expanding manufacturing and consumer markets.

Dihydrocitronellol Market Report Scope