Musk

Sylkolide

Note Profile

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About

Sylkolide is a synthetic musk with a clean, soft, powdery, and slightly woody aroma. It closely mimics the scent of natural musk but is more radiant and modern, often used as a base note to add warmth, sensuality, and long-lasting depth to perfumes.

Scent Profile

Sylkolide has a clean, soft musk aroma with powdery and subtly woody undertones. It is smooth, radiant, and slightly creamy, closely resembling natural musk but with a more modern and transparent character. Over time, it maintains a persistent warmth and gentle sensuality on the skin.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeBase · ~48h lasting

Family Amber · Musk · Leather, Fruity

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

What this is made of

Sylkolide names no single substance

Names this molecule

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

How the layers join

Origin

Sylkolide is a synthetic macrocyclic musk, produced through chemical synthesis rather than natural extraction. It was developed to provide a safer, more sustainable alternative to animal-derived musks. Its structure allows for high purity and consistency in perfumery applications.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use Sylkolide primarily as a base note to impart lasting depth, warmth, and diffusion. It blends well with florals, woods, and ambers, and is valued for its ability to enhance and fix other notes without overpowering them. Sylkolide is common in both fine fragrances and functional products for its clean musk signature.