Fragrance Ingredients

Ambroxan Ambroxan is a high-impact amber–woody aroma chemical renowned for its exceptional fixative power, diffusion, and longevity. Originally developed as a sustainable alternative to natural ambergris, Ambroxan has become a cornerstone molecule in modern fine fragrance and functional perfumery. Type Woody / Amber Ambroxan delivers a clean, warm, mineral-amber woody profile with subtle musky and balsamic undertones. It enhances depth without heaviness and provides a modern, elegant backbone to fragrance compositions. Acquisition Methods Chemical synthesis Ambroxol is typically synthesized via oxidation and cyclization reactions of sarcopentyl alcohol or synthetic intermediates, historically derived from natural sclareol (from clary sage), though modern…

Iso E Super Iso E Super is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft woody, amber-like quality and velvety sillage. While its scent is understated, it significantly enhances the spatiality, complexity, and longevity of a fragrance, making it an indispensable structural ingredient in modern perfumes and cosmetic fragrances. Type Woody The fragrance is soft, clean, and slightly warm amber-like, accompanied by a subtle powdery and leathery dryness. Overall, it is understated yet highly enveloping and diffused. Acquisition Methods Chemical synthesis Iso E Super is obtained entirely through chemical synthesis and is a highly engineered aroma molecule designed to provide stable…

Angelica Lactone α Angelica Lactone α is a lactone aroma compound with warm, creamy, slightly caramel and root notes, often used to enhance the naturalness, thickness, and realism of a fragrance. In formulations, it plays more of a “texture shaper” role than a primary fragrance source. Type Woody The aroma is soft and understated, presenting a subtle creamy, caramel sweetness and rooty notes, with a hint of earthiness and powderiness. It effectively reduces the chemical feel of the formula, making the overall scent closer to the natural ingredients. Acquisition Methods Natural extraction or chemical synthesis Angelica Lactone α can be…

Ethyl Vanillin Ethyl vanillin is an aromatic aldehyde with a stronger and sweeter vanilla scent. Its aroma intensity is significantly higher than that of vanillin. It can provide a rich and long-lasting vanilla sweetness at lower dosages and is widely used in fragrance systems that require high performance. Type Woody The aroma is sweet and rich, with very distinct vanilla characteristics. It has a milky sweetness and a powdery base, and is thicker and more direct than vanillin, with stronger diffusion and longevity. Acquisition Methods Chemical synthesis Ethyl vanillin does not exist naturally in vanilla beans. It is synthesized entirely…

Vanillin Vanillin is an aromatic aldehyde with a sweet, soft, and typical vanilla scent. It is one of the most basic and crucial structural ingredients in sweet, oriental, and powdery fragrances. Its scent is highly approachable, significantly enhancing product acceptance and longevity. Type Woody The aroma is warm, smooth, and sweet without being cloying, exhibiting typical vanilla, milky sweetness, and a slight powdery feel. It has a strong enveloping and calming effect, making it a representative of “scents that provide a sense of security.” Acquisition Methods Natural extraction or chemical synthesis Vanillin is naturally found in vanilla beans, but natural…

Coumarin Coumarin is a lactone aroma compound with warm, sweet, hay- and almond-like notes. It is a key structural ingredient in classic oriental, fougère, and powdery fragrances. Its aroma is soft and long-lasting, significantly enhancing the roundness and longevity of a fragrance formulation. Type Woody The scent is warm and smooth, with a sweetness reminiscent of hay, almond, and a hint of vanilla, along with a slightly powdery and dry, tobacco-like aroma, creating a strong sense of envelopment and comfort. Acquisition Methods Natural extraction or chemical synthesis Coumarins can be naturally extracted from plants such as tonka bean, vanilla, and…

Cinnamaldehyde Cinnamaldehyde is an aromatic aldehyde with a warm, spicy, and sweet cinnamon scent. It is an indispensable core ingredient in oriental, spicy, and festive fragrances. Its aroma is intense and diffuses rapidly, significantly affecting the overall scent structure even in very low amounts. Type Woody Warm and spicy, with a distinct cinnamon aroma, accompanied by a slightly sweet, dry, and slightly pungent aldehyde note, quickly creating a warm, rich, and rhythmic olfactory impression. Acquisition Methods Natural extraction or chemical synthesis Cinnamaldehyde is naturally found in cinnamon bark essential oil and is one of its main aromatic components. Industrially, it…