Isomuscone
Used in 6 formulas
About this material
A complex floral and animalic musk (in the deer musk direction), Isomuscone is a very cost effective alternative to other members of the same family such as Muscone Laevo . Coming in crystal form, you simply add the powder to your formula and it will dissolve during resting. Perfumery: Techniques in Evolution (a series of articles published in Perfumer and Flavorist magazine) describe its synergies: “Although I love Isomuscone on its own, mixtures of it with other musks increase its perception. For in- stance, a mixture of Isomuscone with ethylene brassilate [sic] at a ratio of 80/20 is stronger than both chemicals smelled separately. This results from a strong synergy amongst ketones, lacto… — Fraterworks
Usage in formulas
The 541st most used material of 1414 in the catalogue, present in 6 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.
- Oriental Spicyin 7% of 14 formulas
- Chypre Floralin 6% of 17 formulas
- Citrus Aromaticin 3% of 39 formulas
- Woody Spicyin 3% of 37 formulas
- Floral Woody Muskyin 3% of 37 formulas
