Muscone - Firmenich - Powdery Musk
Muscone - Firmenich - Powdery Musk
musk
middle
base
Muscone – Firmenich is a sophisticated non-nitrated musk aroma chemical with an exceptionally soft, sweet, and powdery musky character. Created through chemical synthesis, it delivers elegant animalic and ambrette-like nuances reminiscent of the tonalities traditionally associated with natural Tonkin musk.
The aroma is delicately musky rather than harsh, combining a smooth powdery softness with warm animalic depth. Its refined character gives compositions sensuality and natural musk-like richness while simultaneously enhancing lift and diffusion throughout the fragrance.
Muscone is particularly important for perfumers developing natural musk reconstructions and sophisticated animalic musk accords. In leather and woody fragrances, it introduces an intriguing powdery effect that softens harder materials while adding warmth, depth, and elegance. It is equally valuable in floral musks, amber compositions, sandalwood fragrances, oud accords, skin scents, and luxury fine perfumery.
Firmenich has a particularly significant heritage in musk chemistry, with research extending for more than 90 years and connected historically with Leopold Ružička’s Nobel Prize-winning work in 1939. This longstanding expertise helped establish Firmenich as an important pioneer in modern musk materials.
Safety Disclaimer: All ingredients are professional-grade perfumery materials and should be handled and used with appropriate safety considerations.
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| Origin | Switzerland |
| Extraction Method | Formulation |
| INCI Name | Cyclopentadecanone, 3-methyl |
| Note | Middle, Base |
| Scent Family | Musk |
| Scent Profile | Powdery Musk, Animalic, Ambrette, Warm |
| Appearance | Transparent, Liquid |
| Suggested Use | Perfumery, Soap Making, Candle Making |
| Cas number | 0000541-91-3 |
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