Orivone
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Orivone is a synthetic perfumery material developed by IFF, prized for its multifaceted orris-like floral-woody profileand cost-effective versatility. Offering a refined iris-violet character with powdery and raspberry-like nuances, Orivone is used to enhance floral, fruity, and woody accords. While not a true ionone, its structure allows it to deliver a soft, elegant effect reminiscent of natural orris butter, supporting powdery diffusion and improving phase transitions within compositions.
Premium Synthetic Ingredient for Perfumery
Orivone is a synthetic perfumery material developed by IFF, prized for its multifaceted orris-like floral-woody profileand cost-effective versatility. Offering a refined iris-violet character with powdery and raspberry-like nuances, Orivone is used to enhance floral, fruity, and woody accords. While not a true ionone, its structure allows it to deliver a soft, elegant effect reminiscent of natural orris butter, supporting powdery diffusion and improving phase transitions within compositions.
Premium Synthetic Ingredient for Perfumery
Orivone is a synthetic perfumery material developed by IFF, prized for its multifaceted orris-like floral-woody profileand cost-effective versatility. Offering a refined iris-violet character with powdery and raspberry-like nuances, Orivone is used to enhance floral, fruity, and woody accords. While not a true ionone, its structure allows it to deliver a soft, elegant effect reminiscent of natural orris butter, supporting powdery diffusion and improving phase transitions within compositions.
Synthetic Ingredient Overview
🏭 Manufacturer: IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances)
📂 CAS N°: 16587-71-6
⚖️ Molecular Weight: 168.28 g/mol
📝 Odor Type: Woody
📈 Odor Strength: Medium
👃🏼 Odor Profile: Iris-like, powdery, floral-violet, with subtle woody and raspberry nuances; slightly camphoraceous and earthy in trace levels
⚗️ Uses: Floral booster, powdery accord support, violet/iris reconstructions, fruity-floral harmonization, subtle woody warmers
🧴 Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
What is Orivone?
Orivone is a synthetic aroma compound categorized functionally as a powdery-floral modifier, developed to mimic aspects of orris (iris root) aroma. It shares sensorial overlap with ionone-related structures but is non-iononic and thus offers increased formulation flexibility, cost stability, and a more linear drydown profile.
Its formulation benefit lies in its ability to bridge floral and woody domains, enhancing olfactory volume in the top and heart while softening transitions. It can subtly brighten fruity-floral structures, extend powdery nuances, and contribute textural smoothness across diverse fragrance formats.
Olfactory Profile & Perfumery Applications
👃🏼 Scent Description: A soft, slightly sweet, powdery and floral scent, combining violet-iris elegance with faint raspberry and woody background tones. In high dilution, its effect mimics the creamy, airy diffusion of natural orris butter.
⚗️ Functional Roles:
Floral enhancement: Particularly effective in iris, violet, peony, and mimosa profiles
Fruity-floral integration: Adds subtle raspberry nuances and lift in fruity accords
Powdery accents: Used in retro or vintage-inspired accords; blends well with heliotropin, coumarin, and musk
Woody softener: Adds roundness and depth to woody structures without altering balance
Phase connector: Smooths transitions between citrus top notes and warm floral/woody hearts
🧴 Applications:
Fine fragrance (floral orientals, powdery chypres, soft modern florals)
Functional perfumery (fabric conditioners, haircare, body powders)
Violet, iris, and aldehydic blends seeking powder or softness
Industrial & Technical Uses
While primarily used in fragrance creation, Orivone’s low reactivity and pleasant volatility profile make it suitable for:
Personal care formulations with mild scent aims (e.g., lotions, deodorants)
Softening agents in laundry and rinse-off bases
Feminine and unisex formulations requiring orris-inspired diffusion
It is not used in food or pharmaceutical flavor applications.
Regulatory & Safety Overview
IFRA: Not restricted under the 51st Amendment; use as per category-based guidelines
EU Allergens: Not among the 26 declarable fragrance allergens
FEMA: Not listed (not used in flavoring)
ECHA (REACH): Registered; not classified as hazardous
Toxicology:
No evidence of sensitization at standard use levels
Not phototoxic or persistent
Compatible with alcohol, water, and oil-based formulations
✅ Safe for use in perfumery and cosmetics within standard concentration limits.
Sources
IFF Ingredient Database
Perfume and Flavor Chemicals – S. Arctander
ECHA Substance Information (16587-71-6)
Peer-reviewed aroma chemistry literature on orris-type synthetics
