# Skatole

Source: https://dupehacking.com/ingredients/skatole
CAS: 83-34-1

Smells of: fecal, indolic, floral
Role: fixative / base note

Skatole has a strong, fecal, and indolic scent that can be quite polarizing. It opens with a sharp, somewhat animalic note that can be off-putting in high concentrations, but as it develops, it reveals a surprisingly sweet, floral undertone reminiscent of jasmine or certain tropical flowers. In a formula, skatole acts as a powerful fixative and can add depth to compositions, particularly in creating a more complex, earthy base. It pairs well with floral notes, especially those that have a sweet or creamy character, and can also enhance the richness of woody accords. Typically, it is used at around 5.000%, which allows its unique qualities to shine without overwhelming the blend.

## How the catalogue uses it
- Appears in 2 formulas.
- Dose: 1.00% to 5.00%, average 3.00%.

- Usually weighed alongside: Indole, Hedione, Ethylene Brassylate, Linalool, Galaxolide, Cis-3-Hexenol.


## Citing this
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