Aquatic

Cascalone

Note Profile

Molecule 19 perfumes

About

Cascalone is a synthetic molecule that captures the essence of watery, marine freshness. It smells like cool, transparent water with subtle ozonic and melon-like undertones, evoking the sensation of a sea breeze or clear lakeside air. Its clean, invigorating character is often used to enhance the aquatic and fresh profiles of modern fragrances.

Scent Profile

Cascalone has a distinctly aquatic scent profile, characterized by cool, watery freshness and subtle ozonic facets. It features gentle melon-like nuances and a clean, transparent quality that evokes the sensation of fresh air over water. As it develops, it maintains its crisp clarity without becoming overly sharp or sweet.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeBase · ~36h lasting

Family Fresh & Citrus, Elemental

Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.

What this is made of

2h-1,5-benzodioxepin-3(4h)-one, 7-(1-methylethyl)-

Names this molecule

CAS 950919-28-5

CORRECTED 2026-08-14: this edge said the material was not held, and it is - as '2h-1,5-benzodioxepin-3(4h)-one, 7-(1-methylethyl)-' (CAS 950919-28-5). The gap was in the LOOKUP, not the catalogue: we store this molecule under its systematic or registry name, the edge was authored against the trade name, and nothing matched. Supplier catalogues published the CAS and PubChem confirmed it (CID 22934582). Previously: A Givaudan marine molecule we do not hold. The material that would realise this note is Cascalone; we do not hold it, so this edge names the gap rathe

How the layers join

Origin

Cascalone is a synthetic aroma molecule developed by Firmenich, designed to replicate the natural freshness of water and marine environments. It is produced through chemical synthesis rather than extraction from natural sources, allowing for consistent quality and olfactory performance.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use Cascalone primarily in the top and heart notes to impart a fresh, aquatic signature to compositions. It blends well with citrus, floral, and green notes, as well as other marine and ozonic ingredients, and is often used to modernize or lighten fragrance structures.