Fixateur 505 | Fragrance Fixative for Perfume Formulations

Product Name

Fixateur 505

CAS No.: Proprietary blend / product-specific

🟢 Difficulty: Intermediate

⏳ Lasting: High

🌸 Note: Base / Functional Ingredient

Description

Fixateur 505 is a fragrance fixative used to help improve the persistence and overall balance of perfume compositions. Rather than functioning as a prominent standalone fragrance note, a fixative is generally incorporated into a perfume formula to influence the evaporation behavior of more volatile ingredients. It can help create a smoother transition between the opening, heart and drydown of a fragrance.

In perfumery, Fixateur 505 can be useful when working with compositions containing highly volatile citrus, fruity or fresh materials that need additional support in the drydown. It can also help round out fragrance accords and provide a more cohesive base. The exact odor contribution and performance can depend on the composition of the specific Fixateur 505 grade, so formulation trials are recommended when determining the appropriate level for a finished perfume.

Odor Profile

• Mild

• Soft

• Warm

• Low-impact

• Slightly woody

• Smooth

• Substantive

• Functional

Recommended Formulation Level (Educational guideline only)

• Trace: 1–3%

• General use: 3–10%

• High-impact accords: 10–20%

These are formulation guidelines for perfumers and are not IFRA limits.

Works Well With

• Citrus Oils

• Fruity Esters

• Floral Materials

• Rose Materials

• Jasmine Materials

• Woody Materials

• Amber Materials

• Musk Materials

• Vanilla Materials

• Sandalwood Materials

• Patchouli Oil

• Fragrance Concentrates

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Perfume Compounds

• Body Care

• Soap

• Home Fragrance

• Woody Accords

• Amber Accords

• Floral Accords

• Musk Accords

Perfumers' Tip

Use Fixateur 505 as a supporting base material, particularly when a formula contains many volatile top notes. Start at a moderate level and compare the fragrance with and without the fixative to determine whether it improves the overall drydown without masking the intended character.