Skatole 1%
Used in 2 formulas
About this material
Skatole is undoubtedly one of the strongest and most repellent chemicals the perfumer has to work with, nevertheless it remains an indispensable item for many reasons. Traces of skatole can impart a sense of true naturalness to a floral bouquet (impossible to achieve with any other material), while a touch in excess can create the illusion of dying flowers wilting as they gracefully expire. In high doses skatole contributes a distinctly animal quality which can, as if by magic, be tamed by high doses of natural sandalwood oil with which it has an inimitable synergy. Skatole is frequently found as the chief component in civet compounds. Skatole can be a useful booster for indole where an exce… — Fraterworks
Usage in formulas
The 792nd most used material of 1414 in the catalogue, present in 2 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 Woodyin 3% of 31 formulas
- Aromatic Fougèrein 3% of 29 formulas
