Skip to main content

    Ingredient Profile

    Floralozone fragrance note

    Floralozone delivers a clean, watery floral accent that brightens compositions with a subtle marine whisper, bridging garden freshness and c…More

    Germany

    1

    Fragrances

    Fragrances featuring Floralozone

    Character

    The Story of Floralozone

    Floralozone delivers a clean, watery floral accent that brightens compositions with a subtle marine whisper, bridging garden freshness and coastal air in a single, precise note.

    Heritage

    The late 1800s marked the birth of lab‑made floral scents, with chemists reproducing jasmine and rose aromas for the first time. As the 20th century progressed, perfumers sought new dimensions beyond traditional bouquets, leading to the creation of ozonic and marine notes in the 1960s, exemplified by Calone. In the early 1990s, research teams introduced Floralozone to fill a gap for a fresh, watery floral character that could coexist with those marine accords. Its debut in niche fragrances sparked interest among major houses, and it quickly became a staple for compositions aiming to evoke the crispness of early morning water gardens. Today, Floralozone stands as a bridge between historic synthetic breakthroughs and modern olfactory design.

    At a Glance

    Fragrances

    1

    Feature this note

    Origin

    Germany

    Primary source region

    Ingredient Details

    Extraction

    Synthetic

    Used Parts

    Chemical precursors

    Did You Know

    "Floralozone was one of the first synthetic ingredients to mimic the scent of a dewy lily pond, and its detection threshold is lower than many natural extracts, making it a powerhouse in trace‑level perfumery."

    Production

    How Floralozone Is Made

    Floralozone is produced through a multi‑step organic synthesis rather than botanical extraction. The process begins with a cyclohexanone precursor that undergoes a Baeyer‑Villiger oxidation, forming a lactone intermediate. Subsequent esterification and controlled hydrolysis yield the final lactone structure, which is purified by fractional distillation and recrystallization. Each batch is tested for optical purity, as the molecule's stereochemistry influences its olfactory profile. The synthetic route allows manufacturers to achieve consistent quality and eliminates reliance on seasonal plant material, ensuring a stable supply for fragrance houses worldwide.

    Provenance

    Germany

    Germany51.2°N, 10.5°E

    About Floralozone