# Exaltolide

Source: https://dupehacking.com/ingredients/exaltolide
CAS: 106-02-5



Exaltolide is such a wonderful and versatile musk it has been in steady use since its discovery in 1930 first as a secret component of many great bases, but then directly in fragrances such as Jean Carles' masterpieces Tabu (1932) and Miss Dior (1947) — at around 0.35% with 3.5% each of Musk Ketone and Musk Ambrette . Exaltolide is most often found in doses below 1% but it can be effective at up to 8% and beyond as seen in Jasmin Noir (2008) by Carlos Benaim for Bulgari and Champs Elysées (1996) by Jean-Paul Guerlain and Olivier Cresp for Guerlain. Our Exaltolide is produced by its inventor Firmenich and is the finest quality on the market. They say that Exaltolide “ adds depth and roundness… — Fraterworks

## How the catalogue uses it
- Appears in 567 formulas.
- Dose: 0.10% to 36.26%, average 1.95%.
- Most at home in: Woody Aromatic, Amber Woody, Floral.
- Usually weighed alongside: Ambroxan, Iso E Super, Hedione, Hedione HC, Habanolide, Cedramber.


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