HABANOLIDE®
Manufacturer: FIRMENICH
INCI Name: Oxacyclohexadecenone
Synonyms: Globalide
Origin: Aromatic synthesis
DESCRIPTION
Habanolide® is a new-generation musk molecule, widely used in modern perfumery for its clean, elegant, and luminous profile.
Its aroma is white musk, fresh, and slightly metallic, with an airy, dry, and transparent sensation that evokes the idea of contemporary cleanliness and refined comfort.
Unlike creamier or more animalic musks, Habanolide® offers a clear, modern performance, ideal for minimalist, fresh, and high-diffusion compositions.
Thanks to its excellent stability and biodegradability, it is a reference raw material in both fine perfumery and scented cosmetics, ensuring a long-lasting, professional olfactory signature.
PERFUMERY
In perfumery, Habanolide® is a musky base note used to bring cleanliness, diffusion, and longevity to compositions. Its fresh, luminous profile makes fragrances more airy and modern, improving their clarity and sillage.
It blends perfectly with aldehydes, citrus notes, white flowers, light woods, and transparent molecules such as Hedione or Iso E Super.
It is particularly suitable for clean, unisex, and contemporary perfumes, where it acts as a structuring, diffusive musk without weighing down the formula.
Olfactory family: Musky
Olfactory pyramid: Base note
COSMETICS
In cosmetics, Habanolide® is highly appreciated for its clean, fresh musky note, ideal for creams, lotions, cleansers, shampoos, and personal care products.
It gives formulations an immediate sensation of cleanliness and freshness, enhancing the overall sensorial experience of the product.
Its understated, long-lasting profile is particularly suitable for bodycare, haircare, and functional skincare lines, including unisex and clean beauty formulations. Thanks to its stability, it maintains its olfactory character over time, even in complex cosmetic bases.
