The present invention is directed to the use 4,8,11-dodecatrienal to impart a clean aroma impression to a composition. The present invention is further directed to compositions comprising 4,8,11-dodecatrienal and at least one aroma chemical as well as to compositions comprising 4,8,11-dodecatrienal and at least one further component selected from the group consisting of aroma chemicals, surfactants, oil components, anti-oxidants, deodorant-active agents and solvents, wherein the composition does not comprise 1,5,9-cyclododecatriene.