Geranyl Acetone
Used in 3 formulas
About this material
Geranyl Acetone (an unsaturated aliphatic ketone) opens with a penetrating freshness that immediately distinguishes it from its close relative, Geranyl Acetate . Where the acetate offers sweet, waxy rose with lavender hints, the acetone brings aldehydic brightness and a unique magnolia cream character. This material captures the elusive scent of magnolia petals—that perfect balance of citrusy freshness, creamy richness, and subtle green that makes the flower so prized yet difficult to recreate authentically. This ketone excels where Geranyl Acetate might feel too sweet or heavy, particularly in modern compositions demanding transparency and lift. Its aldehydic facet provides natural diffusio… — Fraterworks
Usage in formulas
The 683rd most used material of 1414 in the catalogue, present in 3 of 806 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.
- Amber Woodyin 2% of 61 formulas
