ETHYLENE BRASSYLATE – soft, rounded and persistent macrocyclic musk

ETHYLENE BRASSYLATE

ETHYLENE 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.

Olfactory profile

Musky, sweet, soft, slightly powdery and velvety, with a warm and discreet nuance. The character is not aggressive and blends easily with other materials.

In formula

ETHYLENE 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.

It 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.

How to work with it

It 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.

When to choose it

It 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.

Packaging

The product is packed to order; the container may vary depending on the selected format and the characteristics of the raw material.

IFRA Category 4: nessuna restrizione (IFRA 51)

The value refers to the maximum concentration in the finished product, not to the percentage of the raw material in the fragrance concentrate.