Damascone

At a glance

A member of the rose ketone family found in trace amounts in real rose oil but immensely potent when synthesized; gives a rich, fruity-rosy, plummy, wine-like facet to florals.

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Origin

Synthesized in laboratories; also occurs naturally in rose

Extraction

Chemical synthesis

Chemical family

Ketone

Profile

Rich, fruity, rosy scent with a plum-like depth

IFRA status

Not restricted

Cost tier

Low