Damascone

At a glance

Damascone is a synthetic rose-ketone material giving fragrances a rich, fruity-rosy depth found naturally in trace amounts in rose oil.

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