Habanolide
Habanolide has a clear musk scent with warm, slightly woody and powdery facets. It can give an impression of clean fabric while retaining more warmth than a simple watery note.
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It supports floral hearts and gives woods or citrus a softly persistent musky foundation. Its presence may be felt as smoothness and space within the blend.
The note’s placement and prominence depend on the complete composition.
Understanding this note
Habanolide is a named dsm-firmenich macrocyclic musk. It is a produced aroma molecule, distinct from natural animal musk or an extract of cotton or linen.
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Material references
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