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    Muscone Laevo

    Muscone Laevo

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    Supplier: Key musk used in Chanel No 5. Enhances diffusion and radiance; use sparingly. Perceptible in minute amounts; exceptional fixation.
    “Most beautiful musk I've ever smelled in isolation.”
    John P.    Muscone Laevo Customer

    Aroma Chemicals

    CAS: 541-91-3

    There can be no doubt that Firmenich is unsurpassed in the production of the finest musks. From Helvetolide® to Muscenone®, their products reign supreme. We are currently the only retail supplier of their incredible Muscone Laevo, the highest quality form of muscone produced by any company and the chemical which is at the very heart of genuine natural Tonkin deer musk.

    When compared to the more common (and inferior) muscone (usually referred to simply as "muscone"), laevo muscone is stronger, more animalic, more natural and more erogenous. Perfumery: Techniques in Evolution (a series of articles published in Perfumer and Flavorist magazine) once opined: “It is perceptible in very small amounts and its fixation is so extreme that it seems incredible. Although it doesn’t substitute completely for the natural product, it is equal to it on the lasting properties. We can consider it outstanding and it imparts great elegance.” It should be noted that some people are completely anosmic to muscone and laevo muscone. 

    This noble product adds astounding fixation and a ribbon of refined and luxurious animalic warmth. Sniffing Firmenich's Laevo Muscone is like burying your face in a rich fur coat. Undeniably this musk is essential for every perfumer.

    IFRA 51: No restriction for category 4

    Appearance: Colourless liquid
    Longevity: Lasts > 400 hours on a smelling strip.

    Fraterworks® is strictly a reseller of this product and is neither an agent nor official distributor for Firmenich.

    General Information

    Like most suppliers and makers of quality raw materials for fragrances, we do not filter many of our products. This ensures that no odiferous matter is lost prior to use but can result in the appearance of small particles or slight clouding.

    All alcoholic fragrances should be macerated for up to a month and then chilled in a moderate freezer overnight before being filtered fine. This will remove all cloudiness or detritus and is the industry norm.

    IFRA Standards

    Permitted amounts in finished product:

    IFRA 51: 100%
    IFRA 49: 100%

    These are derived from calculated concentrations which do not replace chromatographic quantification on individual lots. Disclaimer...

    For Trade Use Only

    Our products are intended as building blocks in the perfume creation process; they are not to be applied to the skin undiluted.

    These raw materials are for use by the perfumery trade only.

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    Customer Reviews

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    Edward McGrath
    An Essential Musk

    Muscone Laevo works harder than candlelight on date night—anchoring scents, adding a smooth, sensual touch, and just a hint of wild allure. It’s like a velvet tuxedo for your fragrance, softening rough edges and leaving a trail of sophistication. Pure luxury, without the deer drama.

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    John P
    Elegant, soft and smooth.

    I've been waiting for a long time to get my hands on this material but because of the price there were always more "prudent" and "sensible" purchases so it never made the cut.

    Evaluating Muscone Laevo on skin it is the most beautiful musk I've ever smelled in isolation.
    While similar to Muscenone in many regards, to my nose it is softer, rounder and more elegant.

    I can't wait to start adding it in small quantities to various "works in progress" and finished perfumes to feel it's effect and I'll be blending Jamie's "Helmut Lang Eau De Cologne" demo formula too see what it does as a main player in a perfume.

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    AbdulRahman
    Muscone Laevo

    Wrong CAS no

    Dear Abdul, Laevo-Muscone has two CAS numbers: 541-91-3 / 10403-00-6. Both are valid for that material. Firmenich tends to use the first while Takasago uses the first and second.

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    John

    Wonderful!

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    Dave
    Absolutely incredible

    The effect that this stuff has in a formula cannot be understated. It is truly remarkable stuff.

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    • Regulations

      All of our products are compliant with EU 1223/2009 and the NZCPGS. None of our bases contain prohibited materials and regulatory compliance is possible depending on usage.

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      Some of our products may contain small amounts of EU and IFRA compliant musk ketone. We never use musk xylene, musk ambrette or any other prohibited materials.