Muskbase note

Tonalide

Sweet, powdery polycyclic musk with strong substantivity.

Fragrance Family

Musk

Note Type

Base — Base Notes

Origin

Synthetic

Olfactory Strength

Strong · 6/9

Tonalide carries a strong olfactory strength. This measures its perceived dominance independent of concentration — a strong material makes its presence felt even in small amounts and can easily lead a composition.

About Tonalide in Perfumery

Tonalide belongs to the musk family and functions as a base note — the lasting foundation that anchors a composition and lingers longest on the skin. The foundation — deep and lasting. It is a versatile material that perfumers reach for across many styles of composition.

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