Gamma-Nonalactone
Creamy coconut-peach lactone; essential for tropical gourmand compositions. Also adds peachy depth to white florals and warm oriental bases.
Fragrance Family
Gourmand
Note Type
Heart — Heart Notes
Origin
Synthetic
Olfactory Strength
Moderate · 5/9Gamma-Nonalactone carries a moderate olfactory strength. This measures its perceived dominance independent of concentration — a moderate material blends gently and supports other notes rather than overpowering them.
About Gamma-Nonalactone in Perfumery
Gamma-Nonalactone belongs to the gourmand family and functions as a heart note — the character and soul of a fragrance, unfolding once the top notes settle. The character — the soul of the scent. It is a versatile material that perfumers reach for across many styles of composition.
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