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Orbitone T Neo

Q: Is Orbitone T Neo natural or synthetic?

. Extraction: Synthetic molecule. Production methodology is not publicly disclosed, consistent with captive molecule practices..

WOODS AND MOSSES / woody · amber · floral

Orbitone T Neo

Category	WOODS AND MOSSES
Subcategory	woody · amber · floral
Origin
Volatility	Base Note
Botanical	N/A — synthetic (macrocyclic ketone)
Appearance	colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Odor Strength	Medium
Producing Countries	Manufactured globally
Pyramid	Base

Clean, woody, and elegantly velvety.

Scent
The Full Story
Fun Fact
Extraction & Chemistry
In Perfumery

Scent

Smooth, transparent, and woody with a restrained powdery finish. More clean and less dense than the original Orbitone. The transparency is its distinguishing feature — it adds woody depth without opacity. Like looking through tinted glass rather than solid wood.

Less assertive than Iso E Super. More restrained than standard cedryl acetate. The powdery quality is subtle, suggesting quality rather than declaring it.

Evolution over time

Immediately

Transparent, smooth, woody — restrained and refined

After a few hours

Quiet powdery warmth develops, suede-like softness

After a few days

Persistent, minimal, woody-transparent base

The Full Story

The molecule offers enhanced smoothness and transparency compared to the base Orbitone, while maintaining the characteristic woody-powdery character.

This type of iterative molecular optimization is common in the fragrance industry: a promising odorant type is clean through structural modifications to improve specific performance parameters (diffusion, substantivity, skin effect, blending behavior) while retaining the core olfactory identity.

It is positioned for fine fragrance applications where a clean, transparent woody note is desired.

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Did You Know?

Did you know?

Major fragrance houses typically develop 200-500 new candidate molecules per year, but only 1-3% of these reach commercial production. Molecules like Orbitone T Neo represent the survivors of a rigorous selection process testing stability, safety, olfactory performance, and manufacturing viability.

Extraction & Chemistry

Extraction method: Synthetic molecule. Production methodology is not publicly disclosed, consistent with captive molecule practices.

Molecular Formula	C16 H26 O
CAS Number	54464-57-2
Botanical Name	N/A — synthetic (macrocyclic ketone)
IFRA Status	No known restrictions
Synonyms	Orbitone T, Orbitone Neo
Physical Properties
Odor Strength	Medium
Lasting Power	172 hours at 100.00%
Appearance	colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Boiling Point	312.16 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est)
Flash Point	232.00 °F. TCC ( 111.11 °C. )
Specific Gravity	0.96000 to 0.96800 @ 25.00 °C.
Refractive Index	1.49700 to 1.50200 @ 20.00 °C.

In Perfumery

Orbitone T Neo functions as a base note providing transparent, clean woody-powdery depth. As a next-generation development of the Orbitone type, it offers improved smoothness and blending behavior. Useful in contemporary woody, minimalist, skin-scent, and luxury compositions.