Koavone (IFF) | Woody, Floral, Amber & Violet Fragrance Note

Product Name

Koavone (IFF)

Type: Aroma Chemical / Fragrance Material
Brand/Manufacturer: IFF

🟠 Difficulty: Intermediate
⏳ Lasting: Medium
🌳 Note: Top / Heart

Description

Koavone (IFF) is a highly diffusive woody aroma chemical known for its woody-floral character with amber and violet nuances. IFF describes it as a complex woody-floral material that can enhance amber notes and, at higher levels, develop an aldehydic effect reminiscent of pine needles.

Its aroma combines woody, floral, amber, violet, fresh and slightly pine-like facets. This unusual combination gives Koavone versatility in both modern woody compositions and more complex amber structures.

Koavone is especially useful for woody, amber, floral, fresh and fougère fragrances. Its strong diffusion can help increase the presence of an accord, while its amber and violet nuances provide additional character and depth.

Odor Profile

• Woody

• Floral

• Amber

• Violet

• Fresh

• Pine-like

• Aldehydic at higher levels

• Diffusive

• Dry

• Elegant

Recommended Formulation Level (Educational guideline only)

• Trace: 0.05–0.20%

• General use: 0.20–3.00%

• Character use: 3.00–10.00%

*These are general formulation guidelines only and are not IFRA limits. IFF lists a typical use level of up to 30%; dosage should be adjusted according to the desired olfactive effect and the overall fragrance structure. *

Works Well With

• Timbersilk

• Iso E Super

• Cashmerane

• Cedryl Acetate

• Cedramber

• Kephalis

• Kohinool

• Vertofix

• Ambroxan

• Amber Xtreme

• Grisalva

• Olibanum Oil

• Olibanum Resinoid

• Labdanum

• Benzoin

• Patchouli Oil

• Vetiver Oil

• Cedarwood Oil

• Sandalwood

• Oakmoss Absolute

• Violet Leaf

• Violet

• Orris

• Iris Accords

• Jasmine

• Rose

• Geranium

• Lavender Oil

• Bergamot Oil

• Lemon Oil

• Grapefruit Oil

• Juniper Berry Oil

• Cypress Oil

• Pine Oil

• Fir Balsam

• Hedione

• Hedione HC

• White Musks

• Galaxolide

• Habanolide

• Vanilla

• Tonka Bean

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Woody Fragrances

• Amber Fragrances

• Floral Fragrances

• Woody-Amber Fragrances

• Floral-Woody Fragrances

• Violet Fragrances

• Fresh-Woody Fragrances

• Aromatic Fragrances

• Fougère Fragrances

• Oriental Fragrances

• Modern Unisex Fragrances

• Masculine Fragrances

• Feminine Fragrances

• Soap

• Shampoos

• Body Care

• Deodorants

• Fabric Care

• Home Fragrance

Perfumers' Tip

Koavone is particularly useful for adding diffusion and a complex woody-amber character. Combine it with Timbersilk and Iso E Super for a smooth modern woody structure, or pair it with Ambroxan and Labdanum for a richer amber effect.

For a sophisticated woody-floral composition, try Koavone + Timbersilk + Violet + Hedione + Bergamot. Cedarwood and Vetiver can emphasize its dry woody side, while Olibanum and Labdanum can add resinous depth.

At higher levels, Koavone can develop an aldehydic pine-needle effect, so start at moderate levels and evaluate carefully before increasing the dosage. IFF reports medium top and heart impact and approximately 12 hours of substantivity.