Exaltolide®

EXALTOLIDE®

Manufacturer: FIRMENICH

INCI Name: Pentadecalactone

Synonyms: Cyclopentadecanolide, Macrolide, Tibettolide

Origin: Aromatic synthesis

DESCRIPTION

Exaltolide® is one of the most appreciated macrocyclic musks in the modern perfumer’s palette. Known for its clean, soft, and naturally musky profile, it is considered one of the most elegant molecules for creating refined bases and skin scent accords.

Unlike the more common polycyclic musks, Exaltolide® presents a more delicate and sophisticated olfactory signature, characterized by soft, slightly creamy, and sometimes subtly fruity nuances, reminiscent of the natural softness of clean skin. Its presence does not dominate a composition but helps make it more harmonious, rounded, and enveloping.

Thanks to its excellent diffusion and ability to enhance the overall perception of a fragrance, it is a fundamental raw material in contemporary fine perfumery, particularly appreciated in musky, floral, and second-skin style compositions.

PERFUMERY

In perfumery, Exaltolide® is primarily used as a base material to bring softness, volume, and naturalness to a composition.

Its main quality is its ability to create a sense of continuity between the different phases of a fragrance, helping to make the perfume more fluid and harmonious. More than a simple musk note, it serves as a valuable formulation tool for improving the overall texture of a composition.

From a formulation perspective, it blends perfectly with rose, jasmine, modern musks, ionones, Hedione®, soft ambers, and woods, helping to create elegant and refined accords. It is particularly appreciated in fragrances that seek a clean, intimate, and sophisticated effect, without excessive sweetness or intensity.

Its high affinity with the skin and balanced longevity make it a valuable raw material for both minimalist structures and more complex compositions.

Olfactory family: Musky

Olfactory pyramid: Base note

COSMETICS

In cosmetics, Exaltolide® is used to impart a clean and refined musky facet to formulations, particularly appreciated in personal care products.