Note families
Modern Aroma Molecules
Not a separate scent direction but a group known by the names of individual molecules. Their place in time varies with the molecule.

Notes in this family
8 notes
What is Galaxolide and what does it smell like?Galaxolide is the trade name for HHCB, a synthetic polycyclic musk. Learn why it smells like clean laundry, how it shaped white musk, and the environmental debate.
What does Cashmeran smell like in perfume?Explore IFF's Cashmeran aroma material, its woody, musky and spicy facets, and how it differs from a generic cashmere accord.
What is Javanol in perfume?Learn Javanol's creamy sandalwood character, its difference from natural sandalwood oil, its role in perfume and how to test it.
What is Clearwood in perfume?Learn Clearwood's woody patchouli character, how it is made, how it differs from natural patchouli oil, and what it does in perfume.
What is Akigalawood and how does it smell?Understand Akigalawood's biotechnological patchouli source, spicy woody scent and differences from natural oud and conventional patchouli oil.
What is Iso E Super in perfume?Learn the soft woody amber character of Iso E Super, how perfumers use it, and why its apparent strength can vary between people.
What is the ambroxan note in perfume?Ambroxan is a perfume material with a dry woody, amber-like scent. Learn how ambroxide differs from ambergris and amber accords.
What are aldehydic notes in perfume?An aldehyde is a member of a chemical family, not one plant or one scent. Learn how aldehydes can create citrus-like, waxy, floral or soapy effects in perfume.