The use of alcohols of formula (I)×whereinX is selected from hydroxyl and C1-C6 hydroxyalkyl;I) n is an integer from 6 to 10, and R is selected from hydrogen and methyl; orII) n is 0 or 1, and R is selected from branched C3-C6 alkyl and C5-C6 cycloalkyl;with the proviso that the compound of formula (I) contains 11 to 15 carbon atoms; for the reduction of the sensory perception of malodour.