Beta Damascone is a luxurious rose ketone prized for its deep, warm, and intensely sensual aroma, often described as a blend of dark rose, ripe plum, berries, and soft tobacco nuances. Richer and more powerful than its alpha counterpart, it is widely used in perfumery to create sophisticated, elegant, and emotionally expressive fragrances.
Even in trace amounts, Beta Damascone transforms compositions by adding depth, richness, and a natural floral-fruity complexity. It is an essential ingredient in chypres, oriental florals, musky rose accords, and tobacco-inspired blends, making it a favorite among professional perfumers.
Key Benefits:
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Deep Rose-Plum: Luxurious aroma with fruity and tobacco nuances
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Luxury & Depth: Adds sophistication and richness to fragrances
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Highly Diffusive: Long-lasting even at low dosages
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Versatile Enhancer: Perfect for floral, fruity, and oriental compositions
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Professional Quality: Essential for modern and vintage-style perfumes
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Potent Material: Transforms blends with trace amounts
Perfumery Profile:
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Note Type: Heart Note
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Scent Character: Warm, floral, fruity, rosy, slightly leathery/tobacco
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Recommended Usage: 0.01% – 1% (very potent material)
Blending Suggestions:
Beta Damascone blends beautifully with florals (rose, violet, osmanthus), chypre notes (oakmoss, patchouli, labdanum), warm bases (amber, musks, tobacco accords), and fruity notes (plum, berry accords).
Applications:
- Fine fragrances and luxury perfumes
- Oriental, chypre, and musky floral compositions
- Attars, oil-based perfumes, and concentrated mists
- High-end and niche fragrance creations
Application Tips:
Use 0.05% – 0.5% for rich floral depth. Combine with rose and violet for vintage floral accords. Pair with patchouli or oakmoss for classic chypres. Allow blends to mature for enhanced smoothness and diffusion.
Storage & Safety:
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, tightly sealed. Due to its strength, use sparingly and follow recommended limits.
HERBOLOGY offers Beta Damascone as a premium ingredient for crafting deep, elegant, and unforgettable fragrances with a signature rose-fruity warmth.
