Galaxolide
Galaxolide
Galaxolide
Galaxolide
Raw Materials

Galaxolide

CASE: 1222-05-5
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Galaxolide is a musky molecule emblematic of modern perfumery, known for its soft, clean, and cottony scent. It evokes freshly laundered clothes, clean skin, certain fabric softeners, and a feeling of snug comfort. Diluted in DPG, it reveals itself subtly: initially, a very soft, almost milky, musky veil, then an impression of a "clean cloud" that remains perceptible for a long time on the blotter and on the skin, without ever becoming overpowering.

You'll find it at the heart of many "clean skin" fragrances, floral musk scents, and enveloping base accords. Galaxolide adds volume to the sillage, softens the edges of a composition, binds the other ingredients together, and prolongs the feeling of cleanliness and softness. It's often what gives that impression of a second skin, a soft sweater, or a still-warm sheet.

To smell it, place a few drops of the solution on a blotter or in the hollow of your wrist, let it develop for a few minutes, then try to spot, in a finished perfume, that musky, soft and cottony halo that it adds to the whole.
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synthetic molecule

Outfit: Background
Olfactory family: Musky
Olfactory facets: Musky, violet, powdery, milky, sweet, "baby" scent

Viscous liquid

Galaxolide is a musky molecule emblematic of modern perfumery, known for its soft, clean, and cottony scent. It evokes freshly laundered clothes, clean skin, certain fabric softeners, and a feeling of snug comfort. Diluted in DPG, it reveals itself subtly: initially, a very soft, almost milky, musky veil, then an impression of a "clean cloud" that remains perceptible for a long time on the blotter and on the skin, without ever becoming overpowering.

You'll find it at the heart of many "clean skin" fragrances, floral musk scents, and enveloping base accords. Galaxolide adds volume to the sillage, softens the edges of a composition, binds the other ingredients together, and prolongs the feeling of cleanliness and softness. It's often what gives that impression of a second skin, a soft sweater, or a still-warm sheet.

To smell it, place a few drops of the solution on a blotter or in the hollow of your wrist, let it develop for a few minutes, then try to spot, in a finished perfume, that musky, soft and cottony halo that it adds to the whole.
STORAGE & PRECAUTIONS

Store in the bottle provided or in a sealed container, protected from air and light, and at a temperature below 25°C.

  • Do not swallow - material for cosmetic use only.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • Avoid contact with eyes; do not apply undiluted to the skin. Follow the recommended dosages.
  • Certain compounds may cause allergic reactions in some sensitive individuals when the raw material is incorporated into a cosmetic formulation (according to the 7th Amendment to the European Directive on cosmetic products (2003/15/EC)): linalool, benzyl benzoate, eugenol, farnesol, geraniol, benzyl salicylate. As a general rule, always perform a patch test of your preparation on the inside of your elbow at least 48 hours before using it.
  • Dangerous. Follow the safety precautions.
  • May cause a skin allergy.

Additional information

The raw materials offered here are solutions diluted in DPG (dipropylene glycol) , specially designed for olfactory discovery. They are not intended for creating ready-made perfumes at home, but primarily for educational use: allowing users to smell, in isolation, the note hidden at the heart of certain compositions and to understand how it behaves on a blotter or on the skin.

By exploring these raw materials, you go behind the scenes of perfume formulation: how a woody, amber, floral, or musky note shapes an accord, how it evolves over time, and how it transforms the perception of a finished fragrance. This direct access to the perfumer's "toolbox" allows you to refine your sense of smell, put words to what you love, and approach your everyday perfumes with a more discerning eye.

The House of Perfume also occasionally organizes workshops dedicated to raw materials , led in collaboration with a perfumer. These sessions, both technical and informal, offer an opportunity to discuss materials, formulas, and the creative process, step by step. If you are interested in this type of workshop, please contact us using the contact form : we will inform you of upcoming sessions and how to participate.

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