VERTOFIX® COEUR
Manufacturer: IFF
Synonyms: Methyl Cedryl Ketone
Origin: Aromatic synthesis
DESCRIPTION
Vertofix® Coeur is a benchmark aromatic molecule for building woody, dry, and amber bases, appreciated for its clean, elegant, and structured profile.
The Coeur version represents the most refined and balanced fraction of the material, free from harsh facets, with a woody-vetiver character, slightly smoky, dry, and ambery, expressing a modern and understated personality.
Thanks to its excellent stability and long-lasting performance, Vertofix® Coeur is widely used to provide solidity, continuity, and depth to compositions.
It is an essential raw material in both contemporary perfumery and scented cosmetics, where it ensures a clean, professional, and long-lasting olfactory signature.
PERFUMERY
In perfumery, Vertofix® Coeur is a base note used to structure woody, vetiver, amber, and modern fougère accords. Its dry, controlled profile allows the creation of solid bases without weighing down the composition, improving its clarity, longevity, and coherence.
It blends perfectly with vetiver, Iso E Super, Cedramber®, patchouli, musks, and dry spices, contributing to the creation of contemporary, elegant, and well-defined fragrances.
It is particularly suitable for minimalist, masculine, and unisex perfumes, where it plays a key role as the structural backbone of the base.
Olfactory family: Woody
Olfactory pyramid: Base note
COSMETICS
In cosmetics, Vertofix® Coeur is used as a fragrance ingredient to impart a clean, dry, and refined woody note to products. Its understated and long-lasting profile enhances the perceived quality and solidity of the formulation without becoming overpowering.
It is ideal for creams, lotions, cleansers, deodorants, and body care products, especially in men’s, unisex, or nature-inspired lines.
Thanks to its stability in various cosmetic bases, it maintains its olfactory character over time, even in complex formulations.


