Musk

Serenolide

Note Profile

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About

Serenolide is a modern synthetic musk that imparts a clean, soft, and airy musky scent. It has a subtle, powdery sweetness and a fresh, skin-like quality, making it ideal for creating smooth, long-lasting musky accords in perfumes.

Scent Profile

Serenolide has a clean, soft musk aroma with a delicate, powdery sweetness and a fresh, skin-like nuance. It is airy and subtle, lacking the animalic facets of older musks, and imparts a smooth, persistent musky effect that remains gentle throughout its evaporation. Its scent is often described as enveloping and transparent, with a lingering, comforting finish.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeBase · ~48h lasting

Family Amber · Musk · Leather, Floral

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

What this is made of

Serenolide names no single substance

Names this molecule

A Givaudan musk we do not hold. The material that would realise this note is Serenolide; we do not hold it, so this edge names the gap rather than asserting a reconstruction.

How the layers join

Origin

Serenolide is a synthetic musk compound developed through modern organic chemistry, belonging to the family of macrocyclic musks. It is not found in nature and is produced via industrial synthesis, allowing for consistent purity and olfactory performance. Its creation addresses both ethical and sustainability concerns associated with natural animal musks.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use Serenolide primarily as a base note to provide lasting musky softness and enhance the longevity of fragrances. It blends well with florals, woods, and citrus notes, and is often used to impart a clean, modern musk character in both fine fragrances and personal care products. Its subtlety makes it suitable for layering and for use in compositions where a gentle, non-intrusive musk is desired.