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Damascone-Beta® is an important perfumery ingredient used to bring a multidimensional character to fruity and peach notes. It imparts a distinct ripe apple impression to fragrance compositions, enriching their complexity. In nature, it occurs in extremely small quantities in Damask Rose Absolute, as well as in the aroma of certain tea and tobacco varieties.
The discovery of rose ketones in 1965 by chemists P. Ruzicka and Dr. Demole was a milestone for the fragrance industry, paving the way for the synthesis of an entire category of crucial molecules. Damascone-Beta® differs from Damascone-Alpha® in that it is more fruity and sweet, whereas the latter is characterized by earthier and more intense notes.
Due to certain usage restrictions, it is often replaced by Verdox®, a molecule with similar properties that is not subject to equivalent restrictions.
Just 0.5 grams of Damascone-Beta® is contained in every kilo of Damask Rose Absolute! This incredibly low concentration (0.05%) makes isolating it from natural sources extremely difficult and costly.
The discovery of rose ketones in 1965 changed the world of perfumery forever. Prior to this discovery, perfumers could not accurately reproduce the complex aroma of the rose.
Your next cup of tea or cigarette you smell contains natural traces of Damascone-Beta®. This molecule contributes to the characteristic aroma of certain tea and tobacco varieties, creating an unexpected connection between these everyday products and fine perfumery.
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 | – |