Where it comes from
A synthetic member of the ionone family.
How perfumers use it
The workhorse of powdery florals, iris and violet accords, and cosmetic “clean” scents.
Did you know? It is one of the fragrance allergens that must be named on labels in the EU above set levels.
Safety & regulation
EU-labelled allergen.
For education only. Raw materials should be diluted for smelling and never applied neat to skin. Always follow the supplier’s safety data sheet and the current IFRA Standards.