Muscone
CAS: 541-91-3
BaseMusky
Identifiers
Manufacturer
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CAS number
541-91-3
CAS (all sources)
541-91-3
CAS (Perfumiarz)
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CAS (PerfumersWorld)
541-91-3
CAS (FraterWork)
541-91-3
CAS (EU Hekserij)
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CAS (TSCA Hekserij)
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INCI name (FraterWork)
MUSCONE
IUPAC name (FraterWork)
3-methylcyclopentadecan-1-one
INCI (Hekserij)
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EC number (Hekserij)
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FEMA (Hekserij)
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UN number
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Synonyms (PerfumersWorld)
3- methyl cyclopentadecanone : methyl exaltone: 3- methyl-1-cyclopentadecanone : 3- methylcyclopentadecan-1-one : muscone :dextro,laevo- muscone : muskone : Firmenich : Muscone 95pc
Synonyms (FraterWork)
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Scent profile
Note type (FraterWork)
Base Note
Odour family (FraterWork)
Musky
Odour profile (FraterWork)
Muscone delivers a soft, sweet musky character with warm powdery
facets, remarkably clean and elegant without the animalic harshness of natural
musk yet maintaining its sophisticated depth.
Longevity (FraterWork)
Lasts > 400 hours on a smelling strip.
Odor life hours (PerfumersWorld)
400
Relative odor impact (PerfumersWorld)
250
Appearance (FraterWork)
Colourless liquid
Descriptions
Description
Emusk animal powdery
Description (PerfumersWorld)
Emusk animal powdery
Comment (FraterWork)
Muscone by Firmenich represents the perfumer's essential interpretation of this
legendary musk molecule—a masterwork of versatility and refinement. While its
sibling Muscone Laevo [https://fraterworks.com/products/muscone-laevo] captures
the raw magnificence of natural Tonkin musk, regular Muscone offers the perfumer
a more nuanced canvas, revealing different facets of the musk family's
extraordinary character.
Where Laevo muscone delivers intensity and primal warmth, Muscone provides a
softer, more diffusive quality that makes it remarkably adaptable across a
broader palette of compositions. Its gentler animalic signature allows it to
enhance rather than dominate, making it the preferred choice for modern
interpretations where musk must dance rather than command. Think of it as
cashmere to Laevo's fur—equally luxurious, but with a whisper-soft touch that
invites rather than announces.
This exceptional material exhibits remarkable radiance and projection, creating
an invisible aura that extends the life and sillage of any composition. Its
fixative properties remain extraordinary, binding volatile top notes while
allowing heart notes to bloom with unprecedented clarity. Professional perfumers
often describe it as having a "clean" animalic quality—sensual without being
overtly carnal, warm without overwhelming delicate florals or fresh accords.
In this era of global Muscone Laevo shortage, Firmenich's regular Muscone
emerges not merely as an alternative, but as an opportunity to explore new
dimensions of musk in perfumery. For the discerning perfumer, both forms are
indispensable—two movements in the same sublime symphony of scent.
Note: As with all muscone variants, some individuals may experience anosmia to
this material.
aromachem Best Seller deer locale:This is NOT muscone-laevo. musk
Notes
Muscone by Firmenich represents the perfumer's essential interpretation of this
legendary musk molecule—a masterwork of versatility and refinement. While its
sibling Muscone Laevo [https://fraterworks.com/products/muscone-laevo] captures
the raw magnificence of natural Tonkin musk, regular Muscone offers the perfumer
a more nuanced canvas, revealing different facets of the musk family's
extraordinary character.
Where Laevo muscone delivers intensity and primal warmth, Muscone provides a
softer, more diffusive quality that makes it remarkably adaptable across a
broader palette of compositions. Its gentler animalic signature allows it to
enhance rather than dominate, making it the preferred choice for modern
interpretations where musk must dance rather than command. Think of it as
cashmere to Laevo's fur—equally luxurious, but with a whisper-soft touch that
invites rather than announces.
This exceptional material exhibits remarkable radiance and projection, creating
an invisible aura that extends the life and sillage of any composition. Its
fixative properties remain extraordinary, binding volatile top notes while
allowing heart notes to bloom with unprecedented clarity. Professional perfumers
often describe it as having a "clean" animalic quality—sensual without being
overtly carnal, warm without overwhelming delicate florals or fresh accords.
In this era of global Muscone Laevo shortage, Firmenich's regular Muscone
emerges not merely as an alternative, but as an opportunity to explore new
dimensions of musk in perfumery. For the discerning perfumer, both forms are
indispensable—two movements in the same sublime symphony of scent.
Note: As with all muscone variants, some individuals may experience anosmia to
this material.
aromachem Best Seller deer locale:This is NOT muscone-laevo. musk
Usage
Average use (FraterWork)
0.47% in a perfume compound
Uses (FraterWork)
Essential fixative for fine fragrances, creates sophisticated musk bases,
adds diffusion and warmth.
IFRA 51 (FraterWork)
No restriction for category 4
Links
PerfumersWorldhttps://www.perfumersworld.com/view.php?pro_id=4XU05022
FraterWorkhttps://fraterworks.com/products/muscone
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