Galaxolide

At a glance

Galaxolide is a synthetic polycyclic musk first synthesized in 1956; it provides a clean, sweet‑floral white‑musk note widely used as a base in modern perfumery.

Origin
Synthesized in laboratories
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Musk
Profile
Clean, sweet, powdery musk scent
IFRA status
Not restricted
Cost tier
Low
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-22