Synthetic

Iso E Super

Note Profile

Molecule 189 perfumes

Also Known As

timbersilk

About

Woody-amber, velvet

Scent Profile

Iso E Super has a smooth, woody-amber scent with a velvety, transparent quality. It features subtle cedarwood and sandalwood nuances, with a slightly sweet, musky undertone. The note is known for its radiance and ability to create a soft, diffusive aura that lingers on skin.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeBase · ~24h lasting

Family Woody & Earthy, Amber · Musk · Leather

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

What this is made of

1-(2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-1,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydronaphthalen-2-yl)ethanone

Names this molecule

CAS 54464-57-2

Iso E Super is IFF's trade name for CAS 54464-57-2.

Declarable allergen: Named in EU Annex III as Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes products must list this name above a set concentration
Restricted: An IFRA Standard limits how much of this a perfumer can use the limit applies to the perfumer, not the wearer

These are facts about the substance, not about any perfume with this note.

Why that matters

A perfume that names Iso E Super can use a different extract, a reformulated version, or a synthetic reconstruction. It can also hold less than the amount that requires a declaration. We cannot tell which applies. These rows cover only the substances we hold a link for.

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Origin

Iso E Super is a synthetic aroma compound first developed by International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) in the late 1970s. It is produced via organic synthesis, primarily from methylated phenols and aldehydes, rather than being derived from natural sources.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use Iso E Super mainly as a heart or base note to impart volume, texture, and longevity to compositions. It blends well with woody, floral, and musky notes, and is often used to enhance the diffusion and complexity of both masculine and unisex fragrances.