Benzophenone

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This material has been banned from all cosmetics and perfumes in the EU since 2023. Benzophenone strikes your nose with its peculiar blend of powdery rose and sharp geranium, under scored by an unmistakable plastic-metallic edge. This synthetic aromatic ketone carries a sweet herbal quality that hovers between traditional florals and modern industrial sharpness. Its crystalline structure translates to an olfactory profile that feels clean, precise, and decidedly contemporary. You'll find benzophenone invaluable as a fixative in rose and geranium accords where it anchors volatiles whilst contributing its own sweet-woody character. Its extremely low vapour pressure means it performs brilliantly in hot applications like candles and bath oils where other materials might evaporate too quickly. Combine it with phenylethyl alcohol and geraniol to build substantial rose bases, or layer it beneath berry and apricot notes where its powdery facets soften fruity sharpness. Use benzophenone sparingly in woody-powdery blends where you need lasting rose-geranium impressions without heaviness. Its metallic-plastic edge pairs surprisingly well with modern musks and vanilla bases. Consider it for soap perfumes where its tenacity and cost-effectiveness make it practical for large-scale production. Show more