The information here describes the ingredient in general. Its possible sources may vary and do not necessarily show the origin or form used in a particular YUMA product. For product-specific information, check the relevant product page.
Isomenthone is an ingredient used in limited amounts in perfumery due to the characteristic dirty note it imparts. It finds application primarily in functional perfumery for everyday products rather than fine fragrances.
Natural sources of Isomenthone include various mint species, with peppermint essential oil being one of the main ones. It is also found in geranium essential oil regardless of its geographical origin. Although it can be extracted from these raw materials, isolating it in high purity presents significant difficulties.
In modern fragrance compositions with mint notes, perfumers often prefer alternatives such as L-Menthol or L-Carvone, which offer cool or characteristic mint notes at a lower cost and without the unwanted notes of Isomenthone.
Did you know the difference? Functional perfumery concerns everyday products such as detergents and cleaners, whereas fine fragrance perfumery focuses on personal perfumes and colognes.
Isomenthone is chemically an isomer of menthone, sharing the same molecular composition but with a different spatial arrangement of atoms, a fact that significantly affects its scent.
What perfumers describe as the dirty note of Isomenthone is a slightly earthy, metallic nuance that overpowers the freshness of mint, unlike the clean, cool sensation offered by L-Menthol and L-Carvone.
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.