Ultrazur
Ultrazur captures the clean, electrifying freshness of ocean air at daybreak. This synthetic marine ingredient delivers the crisp, mineral quality of sea spray without the volatility of natural sources, bringing luminous aquatic depth to modern fragrance compositions.
Character
How it smells
The electric freshness of ocean air, distilled.
Ultrazur recreates the scent of ozone formed over seawater, a note that emerged in perfumery only after 20th-century synthetic chemistry made marine accords possible.
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Origin
Switzerland
Marine fragrance notes did not exist before synthetic chemistry. Before the 20th century, perfumers had no way to capture the scent of the ocean itself, relying instead on aquatic florals like water lily or marine-inspired herbals. The breakthrough came in the late 20th century when chemists learned to synthesize ozonic and calone-type molecules.
Ultrazur represents the next generation of these materials, developed to meet growing demand for authentic marine accords. Today, marine notes are among the most requested fragrance families globally, appearing in everything from luxury perfumes to everyday personal care products.
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Good to know
Questions, answered
The essentials on Ultrazur in perfumery: how it smells, where it comes from, and how it behaves on skin.
What does Ultrazur smell like?
Ultrazur delivers a clean, crisp marine scent reminiscent of ocean spray. It combines salty mineral tones with fresh ozonic brightness, creating an authentic aquatic character that reads as both cool and luminous in fragrance.
Is Ultrazur a natural or synthetic ingredient?
Ultrazur is a fully synthetic ingredient developed through controlled chemical synthesis. It replicates marine notes without relying on natural marine sources, which are impractical for fragrance use.
What fragrance families pair well with Ultrazur?
Ultrazur works particularly well in aquatic, fougère, and freshoriental compositions. It also adds modern clarity to green fragrances and unexpected freshness to woody formulas.
How stable is Ultrazur in formulations?
Ultrazur offers good substantivity for a marine material, maintaining its fresh character throughout wear. Performance varies by concentration and base composition.
What is the renewable carbon rating for Ultrazur?
Givaudan's renewable carbon assessment evaluates ingredients based on sourcing and production process. Ultrazur reflects the industry's move toward sustainable synthetic fragrance materials.
When was Ultrazur introduced to the market?
Ultrazur is part of Givaudan's neo-premium ingredient portfolio, representing contemporary advances in synthetic marine chemistry designed for modern fragrance applications.
Can Ultrazur be used in all product types?
Ultrazur is suitable for fine fragrance, personal care, and home care applications. Specific usage levels depend on product type and regulatory requirements in each market.
How does Ultrazur differ from other marine ingredients?
Ultrazur was engineered to deliver heightened ozonic clarity and mineral depth compared to earlier marine synthetics, giving compositions a more authentic coastal character.
