Macro cyclic lactone structure: Provides a complex, layered musk aroma for depth in fragrance
Soft vanillic dry down: Enhances scents with a subtle, warm vanilla note
Ambrette seed and fruit undertones: Adds nuance and freshness to fragrance profiles
Liquid formulation: Easy to incorporate into various fragrance bases
Cost-effective alternative to other musks: More affordable than muscone and civetone
Summarized by Shop
Ethylene Brassylate (a macrocyclic lactone) is one of the oldest white musks, being created by Dupont in 1934 when its potential was immediately noticed by Andre Fraysse who gave it its debut in fine fragrance by incorporating it into the musk fond of his masterpiece Arpège for Lanvin (launched seven years earlier) at just the time the co
Chemical Name
Ethylene Brassylate
Molecular Formula
C12H18O2
Scent Profile
White musk with vanillic, ambrette, and fruit notes
Formulation
Liquid
Historical Use
First commercial musk (1934)
Brand
DuPont
Summarized by Shop
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Ethylene Brassylate is an absolute masterpiece of subtlety. Its velvety, warm, and clean musky trail lingers in the mind and on the skin for hours—a truly hypnotic and long-lasting scent that leaves an unforgettable impression.
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Elhocine · 2 days ago
Versitime Soft Musk
Just what Jamie said, nice soft powdery musk. I do not like musk but when a blend calls for it I ewill defo use this one. Its nice for sure.
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Customer · 3 days ago
Still a beginner
As a beginner perfumer, I’ve found Ethylene Brassylate easy and enjoyable to work with. It adds a soft, clean musk that smooths the aroma and helps everything blend together without overpowering the other notes. I’m still experimenting with different percentages, but it has already become a useful material in my collection.
