Floral

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Note Profile

Natural

About

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone carries a soft, powdery-floral scent with nuances of violet and orris root. It is valued for lending a velvety, airy floral note to compositions and can also impart subtle woody undertones, often used in both floral and powdery blends.

Scent Profile

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone presents a powdery, violet-like floral scent with subtle woody and faintly fruity undertones. Its aroma is soft, persistent, and gently sweet, evoking the impression of violets and iris. Over time, it maintains its floral character while revealing a creamy, woody depth.

Citrus 0%

Floral 70%

Fruity 0%

Green 0%

Sweet 15%

Warm 0%

Woody 15%

Earthy 10%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 10%

Origin

This ingredient is a synthetic compound belonging to the ionone family, originally inspired by the scent molecules found in violets. It is produced through chemical synthesis from citral or other terpene sources, making it widely available for perfumery use.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone primarily in the heart and base of floral compositions to impart softness, volume, and longevity. It blends well with other floral notes, woods, musks, and powdery accords, and is often employed to reinforce or simulate violet and iris effects.

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