Galaxolide IFF ®

Galaxolide | Classic Polycyclic Musk with Soft, Clean Elegance

Product Type: Aroma Chemical / Polycyclic Musk
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid
Odour Profile: Clean, musky, soft floral, slightly powdery, laundry-fresh
Usage: Fine Fragrance, Attars, Soaps, Detergents, Body Mists, Haircare, Home Care

Description:

Galaxolide is one of the most widely used and time-tested polycyclic musks in the fragrance industry, known for its clean, soft, musky scent with a fresh floral undertone. It evokes a feeling of fresh linen, comforting skin scent, and subtle elegance, making it a favorite in both perfumery and everyday scented products.

Developed in the 1960s, Galaxolide has remained a cornerstone in fragrance creation due to its remarkable versatility, excellent stability, and smooth dry-down. It acts as both a musk note and a fixative, blending seamlessly with florals, woods, ambers, and fruits to add a radiant and lasting musky halo.

While often used in fabric care, soaps, and personal care products for its clean freshness, it also plays a crucial role in modern fine fragrances, especially those seeking a “your skin but better” musk profile.

Key Features:

• ✅ Soft Clean Musk – Fresh, laundry-like aroma with subtle floral-powdery depth

• ✅ Highly Versatile – Blends well in nearly every fragrance family

• ✅ Excellent Fixative – Extends the longevity of volatile notes

• ✅ Stable & Cost-Effective – Performs well in alcohol, oil, water-based, and detergent systems

• ✅ Widely Used & Trusted – Found in countless global perfumes, soaps, and body care products

Suggested Usage Levels:

• Fine Fragrance: 0.5 – 10%

• Attars & Oils: 1 – 5%

• Soaps, Detergents, Lotions: 0.2 – 3%

• Home & Air Care: 0.5 – 5%
  (Always test in final formulation for compatibility and stability)

Why Use Galaxolide?

If you're crafting a clean, wearable, mass-appealing fragrance, Galaxolide is an essential musk to include. It adds depth, warmth, and lasting freshness, making your blend feel more complete and polished. It’s ideal for layering, grounding top notes, and enhancing the perception of softness and diffusion.

Perfumer’s Tip:

Blend Galaxolide with materials like Linalool, Iso E Super, Hedione, Muguet bases, or Aldehydes to create clean floral-musky accords. Works well in both budget-friendly and high-end compositions due to its excellent performance-to-cost ratio.