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Gamma-Damascone® is a synthetic aroma molecule that brings a unique blend of fruity and coniferous notes to fragrance compositions. It is known for creating a cooked fruit effect and adding a distinctive, unfiltered dimension when blended with other aromatic notes. This ingredient does not occur in nature, making natural extraction impossible.
The damascone family was discovered in 1965 by chemists P. Ruzicka and Dr. Demole while analyzing Damask Rose Absolute extract. This discovery paved the way for a new family of molecules featuring rose and fruity notes. Gamma-Damascone® stands out as the most distinctive member of the damascone family, thanks to its coniferous facet, which sets it apart significantly from the rest.
The discovery of damascones in 1965 marked a milestone in perfumery by introducing an entirely new family of aroma molecules that transformed how fruity and rose-noted fragrances are composed.
Although its name connects it to the Damask rose, Gamma-Damascone® is the only member of its family to feature a pronounced coniferous note, making it valuable for building complex fragrance compositions.
While many aroma ingredients are extracted from natural sources, Gamma-Damascone® is an exclusively synthetic creation of chemical research, demonstrating how science can produce unique scent profiles that do not exist in nature.
The IFRA Standards form an industry self-regulatory system. They may prohibit or restrict the use of particular fragrance ingredients, or set specifications, according to end use. The status below reflects the IFRA data recorded for this ingredient. It is not a product certification and does not replace applicable law or assessment of the finished product.
IFRA categories group end uses by the type and level of exposure. A restriction or maximum concentration applies only to the stated category and does not automatically apply to another use. Check the related IFRA document for the applicable Standard version and its full conditions.
| Category | Max concentration |
|---|---|
| 1. Lip products and children's toys | 0.0077% |
| 2. Deodorants and antiperspirants | 0.0023% |
| 3. Face cosmetics and masks | 0.046% |
| 4. Perfumes and fragranced products | 0.043% |
| 5A. Body lotions and powders | 0.011% |
| 5B. Face moisturizers and toners | 0.011% |
| 5C. Hand creams and sanitizers | 0.011% |
| 5D. Baby care products | 0.011% |
| 6. Oral care products | 0.025% |
| 7A. Rinse-off hair treatments | 0.088% |
| 7B. Leave-on hair products | 0.088% |
| 8. Intimate care products | 0.0045% |
| 9. Rinse-off body products | 0.084% |
| 10A. Home care (non-aerosol) | 0.3% |
| 10B. Household aerosols and sprays | 0.3% |
| 11A. Products with minimal skin contact (no UV exposure) | 0.17% |
| 11B. Products with minimal skin contact (UV exposure) | 0.17% |
| 12. Products with no direct skin contact | – |