Ambrettolide

IFF

Available

neat or unspecified

single substance

Short profile

Deep, rich and very substantial musk with floral and red fruity-sweet coloration.

musk

musky

floral

red fruit

sweet

rich

Effect in a formula

Musk base

fixative

texturizer

Lends fullness, skin-likeness and soft floral fruitiness to the base; rounds off harsh woody and amber edges.

From the source: Explicitly identifiable contributions in the source text: more fullness or depth, an effect explicitly described as long-lasting.

Use and dosage

Manufacturer's recommended use for this product grade: Traces to 2%. This is not an IFRA limit. Low: smooths transitions and extends the background. Medium: builds a noticeable musk body. High: can soften or linearize the accord; check anosmia and matrix too.

Traces to 2%

Manufacturer use guidance for this exact product — not an IFRA limit. IFRA standards must be verified separately for the specific substance scope and product grade.

Behaviour and performance

Note impact (source)Top Medium; Heart Medium; Base Medium

Diffusionmedium to high

Tenacity> 48 hours

Reported as stated by the source. Diffusion, tenacity and note impact are not combined into a single performance score.

Good areas of use

No data available.

Chemical context

CAS28645-51-4 / 63286-42-0

FormulaC16H28O2

Molecular weight252.4 g/mol

Vapour pressure0.000158 mmHg at 23 °C (0.0211 Pa)

The Pa value is a unit conversion only, not a temperature normalisation. VP band and molecular weight are not translated into evaporation hours.

No molecule-based vapor pressure classification for this product grade: mixture, dilution, UVCB, multiple CAS numbers, or unclear scope of properties.

Source: IFF Ingredients Compendium – Ambrettolide

Open source

Last reviewed: 2026-09-07