Geosmin - IFF - Petrichor (Smell of rain)
Geosmin - IFF - Petrichor (Smell of rain)
earthy
middle
base
Geosmin is quite possibly one of the most powerful aroma ingredients in the perfumer’s palette. Instantly recognizable as the extraordinary scent of fresh rain hitting dry earth, Geosmin recreates petrichor, damp soil, freshly ploughed fields, wet earth, and rain-soaked ground with astonishing realism.
The aroma is intensely earthy, damp, mineral, and soil-like. Imagine walking through a freshly ploughed field or experiencing the first rainfall after a long dry period—that unmistakable aroma rising from the earth perfectly captures the character of Geosmin.
What makes Geosmin particularly fascinating is its extraordinary potency. Even a 1% dilution can initially seem deceptively manageable, yet tiny quantities can completely transform a fragrance. Trace amounts are all that are required, introducing a unique earthy dimension and remarkable diffusion. Less is unquestionably more with this exceptional material.
In perfumery, Geosmin is extraordinary for petrichor accords, rain fragrances, wet-earth compositions, forest accords, earthy vetiver, patchouli, moss, mineral fragrances, green compositions, and experimental niche perfumery. There is simply nothing quite like it—strange, beautiful, extraordinarily powerful, and very special indeed.
Safety Disclaimer: All ingredients are professional-grade perfumery materials and should be handled and used with appropriate safety considerations.
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| Origin | Spain |
| Note | Middle, Base |
| Scent Family | Earthy |
| Scent Profile | Petrichor, Wet Earth, Freshly Ploughed Soil, First Rain |
| Appearance | Transparent, Liquid |
| Suggested Use | Perfumery, Cosmetics |
| Cas number | 23333-91-7 |
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