{"product_id":"geosmina","title":"Geosmin","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:56947897-e4a4-4f9c-be09-b74feb99f64e-22\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-34\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"6d18065a-9c3e-4fd4-8e91-27f8097ec89b\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGeosmin\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"32\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIFF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eOctahydro-Dimethyl-4alpha-Naphthol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"92\"\u003eSynonyms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Petrichor molecule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"138\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic synthesis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeosmin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the molecule our nose recognises as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmell of wet earth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the scent that rises from the soil with the first drops of rain after a period of drought. Its name derives from the Greek \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ege\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (earth) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eosme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (smell), and chemically it is a bicyclic terpenoid alcohol, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrans-1,10-dimethyl-trans-9-decalol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (CAS 19700-21-1). It was isolated in the mid-1960s and occurs naturally, produced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoil bacteria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (actinomycetes of the genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStreptomyces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and certain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecyanobacteria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is also responsible for the characteristic earthy taste of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeetroot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and for certain earthy notes found in mushrooms, tubers and some wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts most extraordinary characteristic is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epotency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: the human sense of smell can detect it at concentrations of just a few parts per trillion, one of the lowest known thresholds for an organic compound. It is thought that our sensitivity to this odour may be an ancient evolutionary legacy linked to the search for water. In perfumery, this characteristic has a precise practical value: only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etraces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are needed to produce a perceptible effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeosmin IFF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a synthetic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003earoma chemical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, designed to give perfumers a reproducible and reliable way of introducing this character into compositions, an ingredient which cannot be extracted from any plant in useful quantities in nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1% and 10% dilution in DPG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for professional use in perfumery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"818\" data-start=\"635\"\u003ePERFUMERY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn its own, it is almost unpleasant to smell: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearthy, damp and slightly musty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a cellar-like and rooty side. Its value lies in the fact that, at infinitesimal doses, this character transforms and becomes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erealism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It does not add a recognisable perfume in itself, but changes the perception of everything around it, giving the composition a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edimension of living matter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: earth, stone, undergrowth and asphalt after a storm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts best-known use is in the construction of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epetrichor accords\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where it is combined with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eozonic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaquatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e notes, fresh aldehydes and clean musks to recreate the air before and after rain. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e compositions (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egalbanum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eviolet leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), it makes grass feel wetter and roots more alive. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewoody\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003echypre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e compositions, it reinforces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evetiver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatchouli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoakmoss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accentuating the earthy and undergrowth facets, while in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eorris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e notes it lends authenticity to the powdery and mineral aspects. It can also be surprising in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egourmand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e compositions, where with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecocoa or\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecoffee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it creates contemporary earthy and edible accords, and in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eambery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e compositions, where it adds an unexpected touch of darkness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt should be used according to the logic of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehomeopathic dosing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: the working scale is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the optimal effect is often achieved just below the threshold at which the note becomes recognisable in itself. For this reason, it is advisable to work with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ededicated dilutions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (for example, 1% and 0.1% in a suitable solvent such as DPG) and proceed through gradual trials. Excessive use turns the effect into a musty odour and disrupts the balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1526\" data-start=\"1367\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1526\" data-start=\"1367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eOlfactory family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1526\" data-start=\"1367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003eOlfactory pyramid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Base note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1526\" data-start=\"1367\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"1526\" data-start=\"1367\"\u003eCOSMETICS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn cosmetics, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeosmin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e works as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edetail of authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its contribution is to give a fragrance that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearthy and mineral touch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that can make even the most constructed compositions feel natural, an impression that consumers immediately associate with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearth, clay, rain and gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is well suited to products that evoke a natural or mineral origin: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclay masks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edetox products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoaps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecleansers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a botanical character, lines inspired by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evegetable gardens, woods and forests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as well as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecandles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehome fragrances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e themed around rain, earth or gardens. It is also useful for adding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edepth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to green and fresh fragrances intended for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshower gels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshampoos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efragranced waters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, always at minimal dosages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom a technical standpoint, several aspects should be taken into account. As with all ingredients of this type, finished-product dosages are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextremely low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and are normally introduced through the pre-composed fragrance rather than added directly to the base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"IFF","offers":[{"title":"1g \/ 1% DPG","offer_id":58855593247064,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g \/ 10% DPG","offer_id":58855593279832,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g \/ 100% Pure","offer_id":58855593312600,"sku":null,"price":65.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"4g \/ 1% DPG","offer_id":58855593345368,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"4g \/ 10% DPG","offer_id":58855593378136,"sku":null,"price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"4g \/ 100% Pure","offer_id":58855439728984,"sku":null,"price":145.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"15g \/ 1% DPG","offer_id":58855593410904,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"15g \/ 10% DPG","offer_id":58855593443672,"sku":null,"price":58.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"15g \/ 100% Pure","offer_id":58855439761752,"sku":null,"price":358.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g \/ 1% DPG","offer_id":58855593476440,"sku":null,"price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g \/ 10% DPG","offer_id":58855593509208,"sku":null,"price":85.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g \/ 100% Pure","offer_id":58855439794520,"sku":null,"price":531.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"50g \/ 1% DPG","offer_id":58855593541976,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g \/ 10% DPG","offer_id":58855593574744,"sku":null,"price":160.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g \/ 100% Pure","offer_id":58855439827288,"sku":null,"price":1010.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/6817\/5448\/files\/Geosmina.png?v=1792451073","url":"https:\/\/lindeniiaroma.com\/products\/geosmin","provider":"LINDENII AROMA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}