Described are the compounds 1-(2-propenyl)-3-(4-methyl-3- pentenyl)-. DELTA..sup.3 -cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde and 1-(2-propenyl)- 4-(4- methyl- 3-pentenyl)-.sup.3 -cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde; and a process for preparing same by means of reacting an -cyclohexene-1- carboxaldehyde using a phase transfer agent in a two phase system according to the reaction: ##STR1## wherein the carboxaldehyde moiety is bonded to the alpha-carbon atom or the beta-carbon atom, X is chloro or bromo and M is alkali metal, processes for adding such 1-(2-propenyl)-(4- methyl-3- pentenyl)-.sup.3 -cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehydes to consumable materials whereby:PPIn perfumes sweet, fruity, lavender notes with citrus, floral and balsam nuances are imparted, augmented and/or enhanced.
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