Galaxolide®

Galaxolide

Galaxolide is one of the most widely used musk aroma chemicals in modern perfumery. Known for its soft, clean white musk aroma, Galaxolide provides a smooth, slightly sweet, and powdery scent that adds warmth and lasting softness to fragrance compositions.

This versatile musk material is valued for its excellent fixative properties and its ability to enhance the overall diffusion and longevity of perfumes. Galaxolide creates a clean, comforting musk background that blends seamlessly with floral, woody, and fresh fragrance accords.

Because of its pleasant and stable odor profile, Galaxolide is widely used in fine fragrance, soaps, detergents, candles, laundry products, and personal care formulations. Its smooth musk character makes it a fundamental ingredient in many modern fragrances.

Why Perfumers Use Galaxolide

• Soft, clean white musk aroma
• Adds warmth, smoothness, and diffusion to fragrances
• Excellent fixative that improves fragrance longevity
• Blends well with floral, woody, citrus, and amber notes
• Provides a clean and comforting musk background
• Highly stable and versatile fragrance ingredient

Common Applications

• Musk fragrance accords
• Fine fragrance formulations
• Soap and detergent fragrance
• Fabric softener and laundry fragrances
• Candle and home fragrance products
• Cosmetic and personal care fragrances

Galaxolide blends exceptionally well with floral materials such as rose and jasmine, as well as woody notes, amber accords, and modern clean fragrance ingredients. It is commonly used to create the soft musk foundation found in many contemporary perfumes.

Technical Information

CAS Number: 1222-05-5

INCI Name: HEXAMETHYLINDANOPYRAN

IUPAC Name: 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyran

Alternative Names: HHCB

Odour Family: Musk

Classification: Base Note

Appearance: Colourless to pale yellow liquid

Odour Profile: Soft, clean white musk aroma with slightly sweet, powdery, and warm undertones.

Uses: Provides a clean musk base, improves fragrance longevity, and enhances diffusion in perfume compositions.

IFRA 51: Use according to current IFRA guidelines