IONONE ALPHA – floral, powdery and fruity note with hints of violet, dried plum and sweet root

IONONE ALPHA

IONONE ALPHA is one of the fundamental materials for building violet, iris and floral-powdery nuances. Compared with β-Ionone, it tends to show a more floral and clearly violet-like character, with a fruity sweetness that can recall raspberry and dried plum.

Olfactory profile

Floral, violet, iris, sweet, woody and fruity, with berry nuances and a soft powdery tone. In dilution the floral side becomes easier to read and more natural-feeling.

In formula

IONONE ALPHA is very useful for violet, iris, rose and classical floral accords. It can soften woods and balsams, add a fruity nuance to floral hearts and create an elegant transition toward the base. In rose bases it adds depth and a more velvety effect, while at lower levels it can modify citrus, pine, herbs and woody accords.

One of its most interesting characteristics is its ability to create a floral impression without adding a “white” or luminous note: its effect is softer, powdery and enveloping.

In perfume history

Ionones transformed perfumery at the end of the nineteenth century by making it possible to build a stable and accessible violet note. The ionone-violet olfactory area quickly became one of the pillars of modern perfumery and played an important role in many floral and powdery compositions of the twentieth century.

IONONE ALPHA or IONONE BETA?

IONONE ALPHA tends to be more floral, violet-like and fruity; IONONE BETA is woodier, drier and closer to iris. For a softer, brighter violet, alpha is often more direct; for a woodier, root-like effect, beta may be more suitable.

When to choose it

It is particularly suitable for violet, iris, rose, powdery accords, classical florals and dark fruits when a soft, powdery and slightly fruity floral signature is desired.

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.