Furaneol (Furanone)

Furaneol is a powerful and iconic aroma chemical known for its intensely sweet, caramelized strawberry and cotton-candy-like scent. Highly valued in perfumery, it brings a rich sugary, jammy, and burnt-caramel character that enhances gourmand and fruity compositions with irresistible sweetness.

Even in extremely small amounts, Furaneol delivers a strong impact—adding depth, realism, and addictive warmth to fragrances. It is a key ingredient in modern perfumery, especially for creating dessert-inspired, fruity, and playful scent profiles.

Key Benefits:

• Intense Strawberry Caramel: Cotton-candy sweetness with jammy character
• Extremely Potent: Effective at very low dosages
• Gourmand Enhancer: Perfect for fruity and dessert accords
• Warmth & Richness: Adds depth and addictive quality
• Professional Quality: Creates modern, irresistible fragrance effects
• Multi-Purpose: Ideal for niche and experimental fragrances

Perfumery Profile:

• Category: Gourmand Modifier
• Note Type: Middle to Base Enhancer
• Scent Character: Sweet, caramelized, fruity, jammy, sugary
• Recommended Usage: Trace amounts (typically 0.01% – 0.5%)

Blending Suggestions:

Pairs beautifully with fruity notes (strawberry, raspberry, pineapple), gourmand notes (vanilla, ethyl maltol, lactones), musks for softness and diffusion, woody notes (soft woods for balance), and creamy notes for dessert-style accords.

Applications:

• Gourmand and dessert-style perfumes
• Fruity-floral fragrance compositions
• Niche and experimental fragrances
• Attars, perfume oils, and fine fragrances
• Sweet body mists and playful scent creations

Application Tips:

Use in very low concentrations due to high potency. Best used in diluted form for better control. Ideal for creating sweet, edible, and modern accords. Balance carefully to avoid overpowering the blend.

Safety & Storage:

For external use only. Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Keep container tightly sealed.

HERBOLOGY offers Furaneol as an essential ingredient for crafting sweet, indulgent, and irresistible fragrances with a rich gourmand character.