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Firmenich, the company that developed Aurone, is one of the largest private fragrance and flavor companies in the world, with a history dating back to 1895 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Many of the ingredients in Aurone belong to the category of synthetic musks, which were developed as an alternative to natural animal-derived musks. Synthetic musks such as Romandolide® and Exaltolide® offer similar aromatic properties without the need for animal raw materials.
The term captive in the fragrance industry refers to exclusive ingredients developed and patented by a specific company. These ingredients give perfumers unique tools not available to their competitors, allowing for the creation of truly original fragrances.
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.