{"title":"Ingredients for Making Perfume – Essential Raw Materials","description":"\u003cp\u003eA curated selection of ingredients and raw materials for making perfume, designed for anyone building a first perfumery palette and learning to formulate with materials that perform different functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou do not need to start with hundreds of ingredients. It is more useful to know a limited number of raw materials well, compare them in dilution and understand how they change the structure, volume, persistence and character of a formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich raw materials should you study first?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eISO E SUPER® and TIMBERSILK™ help illustrate the construction of an amber-woody structure and the concept of volume. GALAXOLIDE® PURE and ETHYLENE BRASSYLATE allow you to compare two different musky directions. BENZYL SALICYLATE is useful for linking and supporting floral accords. COUMARIN and VANILLIN introduce two pillars of the sweet, powdery and gourmand area. CALONE is an excellent example of a high-character material and helps demonstrate how dosage can completely change an accord.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to study them\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor learning purposes, evaluate each material on its own, both neat when technically appropriate and in dilution, then introduce it into simple accords of two, three or four ingredients. The goal is not to accumulate raw materials, but to recognise the function each one performs in a composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis selection contains individual ingredients. If you prefer to purchase an already organised palette, the shop also offers kits designed for studying perfumery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you started by searching for \u003cstrong\u003eoils for making perfume\u003c\/strong\u003e, see our guide \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/perfumery-oils\"\u003ePerfumery Oils: Which Ingredients Do You Really Need?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"iso-e-super-toco-iff","title":"ISO E SUPER® TOCO IFF – velvety and diffusive woody-amber molecule","description":"\u003ch2\u003eISO E SUPER® TOCO IFF\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eISO E SUPER® is one of the raw materials that defined the character of modern perfumery. Its odor is woody-amber, soft and transparent, but its real particularity is texture: IFF describes an almost velvety sensation capable of giving fullness and subtle strength to a composition without making it heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOlfactory profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWoody, amber, cedar-like, soft and velvety. It can evoke polished wood, transparent cedar, delicate amber and a nuance of clean skin. It is not a dark or resinous wood: its character remains airy, abstract and contemporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eISO E SUPER® works mainly on volume and continuity. It can soften transitions between raw materials, expand olfactory space and support other ingredients without necessarily imposing itself as a dominant note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith woods and ambers it builds a modern, diffusive structure; with transparent florals it can act as a floralizer and add body without heaviness; with musks it creates a soft, enveloping effect; with citrus and fresh notes it helps connect the top to the heart and base. It is also particularly interesting in minimalist compositions and skin-scent accords.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn important characteristic is that its perception can be intermittent: during evaluation some people perceive it very clearly, while others may smell it less or temporarily “lose” it. For this reason it is useful to evaluate its effect not only on a blotter, but especially within the formula and over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn perfume history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eISO E SUPER® became emblematic of the modern practice of overdose. Its use at substantial levels contributed to the structure of perfumes such as Dior’s \u003cem\u003eFahrenheit\u003c\/em\u003e and, in later years, numerous woody and minimalist compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most radical case is Escentric Molecules’ \u003cem\u003eMolecule 01\u003c\/em\u003e, built around this olfactory family and one of the best-known examples of a perfume conceived as a portrait of a single synthetic raw material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eISO E SUPER®, TIMBERSILK™ or more powerful woody-amber materials?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eISO E SUPER® is particularly useful when softness, volume and transparency are required. TIMBERSILK™ belongs to the same olfactory area but offers a different character and diffusion, while high-impact woody-amber materials such as AMBER XTREME™ are used when a much more incisive push is needed. The choice therefore concerns not only the “strength” of the wood, but the type of space and texture to build in the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Profumiera di Venezia by Irina Vaganova","offers":[{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":51026527289671,"sku":"ISOESUPER - 5ml","price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":51026527322439,"sku":"ISOESUPER - 10ml","price":6.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 ml","offer_id":51026527355207,"sku":"ISOESUPER - 50ml","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 ml","offer_id":51026527387975,"sku":"ISOESUPER - 100ml","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":51026527420743,"sku":"ISOESUPER - 500g","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":51026527453511,"sku":"ISOESUPER - 1kg","price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/9397\/5111\/files\/ISO_E_SUPER.jpg?v=1739654863"},{"product_id":"benzyl-salicylate","title":"BENZYL SALICYLATE – balsamic floral fixative and blender for white flowers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBENZYL SALICYLATE\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBENZYL SALICYLATE is a relatively discreet floral-balsamic material, but an important one in the structure of a formula. Its value lies mainly in its ability to create continuity, softness and depth around white flowers without imposing itself as a dominant note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOlfactory profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFloral, sweet, balsamic, soft and slightly herbal, with a nuance that can recall ylang-ylang, jasmine and white petals. Its character is more background than foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBENZYL SALICYLATE is particularly useful in jasmine, ylang-ylang, tuberose, gardenia and other white-flower accords. It can bind very different materials together, smooth transitions that feel too abrupt and give the floral heart a broader, more persistent base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith musks and woody materials it creates a softer base; with salicylates and lactones it can contribute to a solar, creamy floral sensation; in rich formulas it helps maintain cohesion without adding further olfactory intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to work with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a good example of a material that may seem modest on its own and become much more important in the formula. To evaluate its role, compare the same accord with and without BENZYL SALICYLATE: the difference often appears most clearly in continuity and softness during the drydown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly suitable for white flowers, solar accords, creamy florals, musks and ambers when a blending material is needed to increase cohesion, softness and persistence without dominating the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Profumiera di Venezia by Irina Vaganova","offers":[{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":51054708130119,"sku":"benzylsalicylate-5ml","price":2.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":51054708162887,"sku":"benzylsalicylate-10ml","price":4.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 ml","offer_id":53203419660615,"sku":"benzylsalicylate-50ml","price":9.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 ml","offer_id":53203427819847,"sku":"benzylsalicylate-100ml","price":14.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/9397\/5111\/files\/Benzylsalicilate.jpg?v=1739384764"},{"product_id":"vanillin","title":"VANILLIN – vanilla, cream and balsamic sweetness","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVANILLIN\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrystalline raw material with a vanilla-like, sweet and balsamic character. In perfumery it is not used only to create the smell of vanilla: it can add body, softness and continuity to many gourmand, amber, floral and woody structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOlfactory profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVanilla, cream, sugar, sweet balsam and a light powdery nuance. The profile is intense and persistent, so the dosage can quickly change the character of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFunction in formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVANILLIN can build the heart-to-base of a vanilla accord, round spicy or amber notes, sweeten woods and tobacco and add density to creamy flowers. It is also a useful training material for understanding the difference between simply adding sweetness and actually changing the structure of the drydown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCAS: 121-33-5\u003cbr\u003eChemical name: 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde\u003cbr\u003eFormula: C8H8O3\u003cbr\u003eMolecular weight: 152.15 g\/mol\u003cbr\u003eType: synthetic raw material, crystalline aromatic aldehyde\u003cbr\u003eAppearance: white to slightly yellow crystals or needles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePractical use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a solid, it can be useful to prepare a homogeneous dilution in a compatible solvent for very small formulas or comparative exercises. In some bases vanillin can contribute to coloration over time, so the stability of the finished product should be evaluated experimentally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose it when you want to build a vanilla signature, add depth to a gourmand, soften an amber or spicy base, or introduce a more structural sweetness than a simple sugary note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor commercial use, always check the SDS, applicable IFRA documentation and current regulatory requirements for the final product category.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Profumiera di Venezia by Irina Vaganova","offers":[{"title":"5 g","offer_id":51123489374535,"sku":"vanillin-1","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 g","offer_id":51123489407303,"sku":"vanillin-2","price":9.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":51123489440071,"sku":"vanillin-3","price":20.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/9397\/5111\/files\/IMG_8462.jpg?v=1740412242"},{"product_id":"galaxolide-pure-iff","title":"GALAXOLIDE® PURE IFF – clean, persistent and diffusive musk","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGALAXOLIDE® PURE IFF\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGALAXOLIDE® PURE is one of the most emblematic musks in modern perfumery. Its character is clean, soft, persistent and highly versatile, with an impression of fresh fabric and clean skin that can become an important part of the fragrance architecture without necessarily turning into a dominant note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOlfactory profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusky, clean, soft, slightly sweet, floral-woody. IFF describes it as a powerful and versatile musk whose olfactory quality approaches the softness of macrocyclic musks in tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGALAXOLIDE® PURE is particularly effective for adding continuity and volume. In florals it makes the base softer and more persistent; with ionones and methyl ionones it creates an enveloping powdery texture; with HEDIONE® and transparent woods it builds very airy structures; with aldehydic or clean-musk accords it amplifies the sensation of cleanliness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of its most useful qualities is its ability to occupy space without necessarily being perceived as a single note. At high levels in a formula it can become a true musky matrix in which the other ingredients gain continuity and persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to work with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pure product is viscous. If the material is difficult to dispense, the tightly closed bottle can be warmed gently until it becomes more fluid, avoiding direct heat. For training work or micro-dosing, preparing a working solution can also be useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is interesting to compare it at different concentrations: at lower levels it acts mainly as support and a fixative, while as the amount increases its clean, soft musky signature becomes progressively more evident.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGALAXOLIDE® or a macrocyclic musk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGALAXOLIDE® is highly effective when volume, cleanliness and persistence are required. Macrocyclic musks such as AMBRETTOLIDE tend instead to offer a more natural, warm and skin-like sensation. Combining the two can create more three-dimensional and less monotonous musky bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly useful for clean musk, floral, fruity, aldehydic, woody and skin-scent compositions when a soft, persistent and clearly readable base is desired, capable of supporting other materials without making the formula rigid.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Profumiera di Venezia by Irina Vaganova","offers":[{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":51073975189831,"sku":"galaxolidepure10ml","price":3.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 ml","offer_id":51073975222599,"sku":"galaxolidepure50ml","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 ml","offer_id":51073975255367,"sku":"galaxolidepure100ml","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 L","offer_id":51750436307271,"sku":"galaxolidepure1L","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 kg","offer_id":51750436340039,"sku":"galaxolidepure5kg","price":345.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/9397\/5111\/files\/IMG_8238.jpg?v=1739645613"},{"product_id":"timbersilk-iff","title":"TIMBERSILK™ IFF – velvety, warm and diffusive woody amber","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTIMBERSILK™ IFF\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTIMBERSILK™ belongs to the same woody-amber territory as ISO E SUPER®, but develops a warmer, rounder and more enveloping sensation. IFF describes it as a powerful yet “silky soft” amber wood: a particularly useful combination when a broad, present foundation is needed without introducing hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOlfactory profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWoody, amber, warm, cedar-like, soft and velvety. The note has more body than a simple transparent-wood effect, while retaining a smooth and diffusive texture. It can recall pale polished wood warmed by an amber nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTIMBERSILK™ works very well on the foundation of a fragrance: it adds fullness, continuity and diffusive woody strength that supports the composition without necessarily becoming its center.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith floral materials it can create contrast and structure; with spices it accompanies their warmth; with musks it makes the base broader and softer; with other woody-amber materials it allows intensity and depth to be built progressively. IFF highlights in particular its affinity with CASHMERAN® and bergamot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also interesting at substantial levels because, despite its strength, it tends to retain a rounded, silky sensation. This makes it useful when a woody accord needs more presence without becoming dry, sharp or aggressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTIMBERSILK™ or ISO E SUPER®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two materials are close in olfactory family and share part of the same commercial chemical structure, but they are not simply interchangeable in formula. ISO E SUPER® is particularly effective for creating transparency, volume and a velvety texture; TIMBERSILK™ tends to give a warmer, fuller and woodier sensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a formula mainly needs air and space, ISO E SUPER® may be the more natural choice. When the base needs to become more present, rounded and warm while retaining softness, TIMBERSILK™ offers a different result.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly useful in woody, amber, spicy, modern floral and musky-base compositions when a broad, soft and contemporary woody-amber structure is desired, capable of supporting the fragrance without the olfactory violence of extremely high-impact amber woods.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Profumiera di Venezia by Irina Vaganova","offers":[{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":51172020224327,"sku":"timbersilk-5ml","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":51172020257095,"sku":"timbersilk-10ml","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 ml","offer_id":51172020289863,"sku":"timbersilk-50ml","price":12.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 ml","offer_id":53875091636551,"sku":"timbersilk-100ml","price":22.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":53875091669319,"sku":"timbersilk-500g","price":58.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":53875091702087,"sku":"timbersilk-1kg","price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/9397\/5111\/files\/IMG_8559.jpg?v=1740606287"},{"product_id":"coumarin","title":"COUMARIN – hay, tonka, almond and powdery sweetness","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCOUMARIN\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the classic raw materials of perfumery for building tonka, hay, fougère and powdery-sweet effects. It is a crystalline solid with a recognizable character, capable of clearly changing the direction of a formula even without becoming its main note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOlfactory profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet, warm, herbal, vanilla-like and powdery, with nuances of hay, tonka, almond and tobacco. Dilution helps reveal the softer, more herbal aspects more clearly than the sweetness of the concentrated material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFunction in the formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCOUMARIN is fundamental in fougère accords and very useful in chypre, gourmand, tobacco, amber and floral structures. It can support lavender and herbal materials, add density to the sweet heart\/base area and create a bridge between hay, tonka, vanilla and woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is especially useful for study because it shows how a single raw material can transform the identity of an accord, not merely make it sweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCAS: 91-64-5\u003cbr\u003eChemical name: 2H-chromen-2-one\u003cbr\u003eFormula: C9H6O2\u003cbr\u003eMolecular weight: 146.14 g\/mol\u003cbr\u003eType: synthetic raw material, crystalline solid\u003cbr\u003eAppearance: colorless to white crystals, flakes or powder\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose it to build a fougère or tonka signature, introduce a hay-powder effect, deepen a gourmand accord or connect lavender, tobacco, vanilla and woody materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCoumarin is subject to regulatory requirements in perfumery and cosmetic applications. 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Its profile combines salty air, water, ozone and a characteristic green-melon nuance that can become highly recognizable even at relatively low levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOlfactory profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarine, ozonic, aquatic, green and melon-like, with an impression of humid air and brackish water. Its character is incisive and immediately identifiable when it becomes an important part of the accord.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCALONE can form the core of a marine accord, introduce water and space into transparent florals, or add ozonic contrast to citrus and green structures. On its own, however, it does not build a complete sea effect: for a more articulated result it can be combined with floral-aquatic, ozonic, citrus, musky and woody materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith FLORALOZONE it gains more air and ozone; with CYCLAMEN ALDEHYDE it becomes more petal-like and aquatic; with citrus and green materials it increases freshness; with musks and pale woods it can move into a cleaner, more contemporary marine drydown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to work with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a very powerful material and its effect changes quickly with dosage. For comparative trials, micro-dosing or training work, preparing a working solution can be useful, making it easier to observe the transition from simple aquatic freshness to a dominant marine signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCALONE or FLORALOZONE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCALONE is more marine, green and melon-like; FLORALOZONE is airier, more ozonic and more transparent. The former is useful when a recognizable aquatic signature is needed, while the latter is better when the main goal is to introduce air and diffusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly suitable when you want to build a recognizable marine accord, introduce an ozonic-melon facet, or give a composition a strong aquatic identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Profumiera di Venezia by Irina Vaganova","offers":[{"title":"5 g","offer_id":51115090018631,"sku":"calone-5g","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 g","offer_id":53624227955015,"sku":"calone-10g","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/9397\/5111\/files\/IMG_8430_1.jpg?v=1740247972"},{"product_id":"ethylene-brassylate","title":"ETHYLENE BRASSYLATE – soft, rounded and persistent macrocyclic musk","description":"\u003ch2\u003eETHYLENE BRASSYLATE\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eETHYLENE BRASSYLATE is a soft, rounded and highly versatile macrocyclic musk. It does not have the metallic brightness of HABANOLIDE® or the more complex sensuality of AMBRETTOLIDE: its value lies mainly in its ability to provide continuity, comfort and a stable musky foundation on which to build the rest of a formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOlfactory profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusky, sweet, soft, slightly powdery and velvety, with a warm and discreet nuance. The character is not aggressive and blends easily with other materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eETHYLENE BRASSYLATE is an excellent blending material. In florals it supports the heart without taking up too much space; with woods and ambers it softens the base; in gourmands it can make the drydown more uniform; in white-musk accords it helps build a rounded and persistent foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly useful when a formula feels fragmented or when greater continuity is needed between the heart and base. Its relative neutrality also makes it a useful training material for understanding how a musk can change texture without necessarily introducing a dominant signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to work with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can be evaluated neat and in dilution. In comparative trials, replacing part of GALAXOLIDE® with ETHYLENE BRASSYLATE can be instructive: the former tends to add more volume and cleanliness, while the latter makes the base softer, rounder and more discreet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly suitable when building a versatile musky base, increasing persistence without making the formula rigid, or linking floral, woody, amber and gourmand materials into a more uniform drydown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Profumiera di Venezia by Irina Vaganova","offers":[{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":51092636729671,"sku":"ethylene-brassylate-5ml","price":4.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":51612374663495,"sku":"ethylene-brassylate-10ml","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 ml","offer_id":52159116345671,"sku":"ethylene-brassylate-50ml","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 ml","offer_id":53203536511303,"sku":"ethylene-brassylate-100ml","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/9397\/5111\/files\/IMG_8314.jpg?v=1739919245"}],"url":"https:\/\/store.profumieradivenezia.it\/en\/collections\/materie-prime-essenziali-per-iniziare-a-formulare.oembed","provider":"La Profumiera di Venezia by Irina Vaganova","version":"1.0","type":"link"}