Used in perfumery for its pleasant, mild, fatty-woody odor, lauraldehyde adds freshness and enhances floral and citrus notes in fragrances. It serves as a fragrance ingredient in soaps, detergents, cosmetics, and personal care products due to its stability and ability to impart long-lasting scent. It is also used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other fragrance compounds and flavoring agents. Its low volatility helps in extending the scent life in consumer products.