A complex floral and animalic musk (in the deer musk direction), Isomuscone is a very cost effective alternative to other members of the same family such as Muscone Laevo. Coming in crystal form, you simply add the powder to your formula and it will dissolve during resting. Perfumery: Techniques in Evolution (a series of articles published in Perfumer and Flavorist magazine) describe its synergies: “Although I love Isomuscone on its own, mixtures of it with other musks increase its perception. For in- stance, a mixture of Isomuscone with ethylene brassilate [sic] at a ratio of 80/20 is stronger than both chemicals smelled separately. This results from a strong synergy amongst ketones, lactones and dilactones. The same happens when mixing Globanone and Isomuscone. The mixtures of 20 percent Isomuscone + 80 percent Globanone, or the inverse, 20 percent Globanone + 80 percent Isomuscone, are stronger than the chemicals smelled separately. It is very common to see mixtures of Galaxolide, Helvetolide, Habanolide, Muscenone, Ambrettolide and ethylene brassilate. Mixtures of Isomuscone, Habanolide, Velvione [AKA Ambretone] and Globanone are very, very good — approaching perfection.” Blends well with Aerolide®, Grojsman Plus, Miraclewood™ and Veticoeur™.
