Exaltolide ® 941962 - Firmenich (Elegant Musk)
Exaltolide ® 941962 - Firmenich (Elegant Musk)
musk
base
Exaltolide® is one of the finest synthetic musk ingredients in modern perfumery, celebrated for its exceptionally elegant, natural, and sensual musky profile. Known for its remarkable softness and refinement, Exaltolide® adds depth, roundness, and harmony to a wide variety of fragrance creations while maintaining a smooth and highly sophisticated olfactive presence.
Its aroma is clean, creamy, subtly powdery, and beautifully skin-like, creating a luxurious musky aura that feels natural rather than overpowering. Exaltolide® offers excellent synergy within fragrance bouquets, helping unify individual notes into a cohesive and balanced composition while enhancing overall diffusion and radiance.
One of its most admired characteristics is its sensual effect on skin, where it develops a warm, soft, and intimate musky trail with exceptional elegance. The material is also renowned for its outstanding substantivity and longevity, lasting up to two weeks on a smelling strip under proper conditions.
In perfumery, Exaltolide® blends beautifully with florals, woods, ambers, lactones, powdery accords, and modern musks, making it an essential ingredient for creating refined, long-lasting, and luxurious fragrance compositions with timeless appeal.
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| Origin | USA |
| Extraction Method | Formulation |
| INCI Name | Oxacyclohexadecan-2-one |
| Note | Base |
| Scent Family | Musk |
| Scent Profile | Musk, Powdery, Woody |
| Appearance | Transparent, Liquid |
| Suggested Use | Perfumery, Soap Making, Candle Making |
| Cas number | 0000106-02-5 |
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Every extract is sourced with precision and crafted to help you create exceptional fragrances, made for those who value quality and consistency.