Beta Damascone 1%
Used in 8 formulas
About this material
Beta Damascone has a rich, fruity scent reminiscent of ripe red berries, with a subtle floral undertone that adds complexity. It opens with a sweet, juicy character that quickly evolves into a deeper, more nuanced profile, revealing hints of earthiness and a soft, velvety texture. In a formula, it acts as a powerful enhancer for fruity and floral notes, providing a lush, inviting backdrop that can elevate the overall composition. It pairs well with other fruity notes like raspberry or peach, as well as with florals such as rose and jasmine, to create a harmonious blend. The typical usage in formulas ranges from 0.020% to 0.11%, with a common dose around 0.050%.
Usage in formulas
The 482nd most used material of 1414 in the catalogue, present in 8 of 807 formulas. A signature material: whoever uses it means to.
Where it actually lives
The share of each family's formulas that contain it. Not how often it appears, but how indispensable it is inside that family.
- Oriental Spicyin 7% of 14 formulas
- Leatheryin 4% of 28 formulas
- Amber Woodyin 3% of 61 formulas
- Woody Spicyin 3% of 37 formulas
- Floral Woody Muskyin 3% of 37 formulas
What to use instead of Beta Damascone 1%
Ranked by how widely each is used: a substitute nobody stocks is not a substitute.
- Beta DamasconeSame molecule, another trade namefruity-floralin 13 formulas
- Damascone BetaSame molecule, another trade namein 2 formulas
