Habanolide

At a glance

Firmenich's Habanolide is a macrocyclic musk lactone with a clean, soft, slightly fruity musky character, used as a modern, biodegradable alternative to traditional musks.

Origin
Synthesized in laboratories
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Musk
Profile
Clean, soft, slightly fruity musk scent
IFRA status
Not restricted
Cost tier
Low
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-23