Olfactionary8-Cyclohexadecen-1-one, (8Z)
At a glance
A synthetic macrocyclic ketone made from petrochemical precursors, noted for a warm, ambergris‑like, slightly marine and musky scent used as an animalic/amber note in fine perfumery.
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