Phenylethanol is a synonym for phenethyl alcohol, a fragrant aroma compound found in the essential oils of orange blossom, rose, and hyacinth. It carries a soft, sweet, rosy-floral scent that makes it valuable in food flavorings, where it lends a gentle floral character to products such as ice cream and chewing gum. In flavor science, phenylethanol exemplifies the volatile alcohols that shape the delicate top notes of fruit and flower aromas. It occurs naturally in rose water and in some fermented beverages. Flavorists dose it carefully to achieve a fresh floral lift, and quality control ensures its purity so that finished products deliver a consistent, recognizable aromatic profile.