Involved in the biosynthesis of benzyl acetate, a major constituent of the floral scent. Can use benzylalcohol, cinnamylalcohol, 3-cis-hexene-1-ol or heptanol as substrates. Has some activity with 2-phenylethanol and 2-naphtalene-ethanol. acetyl-CoA + benzyl alcohol = benzyl acetate + CoA (E)-cinnamyl alcohol + acetyl-CoA = (E)-cinnamyl acetate + CoA Expression in petals peaks on the day of anthesis. Belongs to the plant acyltransferase family. The cv. scented line contains a higher amount of the protein (AC O64988) and a higher activity, even though it has similar levels of mRNA (PubMed:10588064).