Methyl anthranilate, the chemical which gives off the “foxy” aroma in wine, is used in a wide variety of fragrances and flavors. It is best known for giving grape Kool-Aid its aroma and taste. Methyl anthranilate is also used as a flavoring agent for grape juices, grape bubblegum, and fruit milkshakes. Some perfumery uses for methyl anthranilate are quince, concord grape, quelques fleurs, groom genet genista, and other sweet florals.

In the past few years, methyl anthranilate has been approved as the only licensed repellent to use against Canada geese. Canada geese have been causing problems lately in the Midwest and eastern suburban areas of the United States. They tend to form habitats in low grassy areas with ponds nearby, which are key elements of most golf courses. The geese dislike the concord-grape taste of methyl anthranilate, and they leave areas in which it is found, thus the compound has been used to drive them away.

Perfumes that contain methyl anthranilate:

Cool Water Woman

Quelques Fleurs by Houbigant Perfume for Women

Acqua Di Gio