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Thesaron

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Thesaron
Thesaron perfume ingredient
CategorySYNTHETICS AND CAPTIVES
Subcategorywoody · fruity · spicy
Origin
VolatilityHeart Note
BotanicalN/A — synthetic molecule (Takasago captive); 100% biobased; IUPAC: ethyl (1R,6S)-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexanecarboxylate
Appearancecolorless clear liquid
Odor StrengthMedium
Producing CountriesJapan (Takasago — proprietary captive molecule)
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Woody, warm, and sustainably sourced.

  1. Scent
  2. The Full Story
  3. Fun Fact
  4. Extraction & Chemistry
  5. In Perfumery

Scent

Warm, woody, and softly amber. Clean and modern rather than raw or rustic. The biobased origin does not noticeably affect the olfactory profile compared to conventional synthetic woody molecules — the chemistry produces the same molecular structure regardless of feedstock source.

Positioned in the warm-woody-amber space alongside Ambroxan, Cetalox, and other amber-woody molecules, but with 's specific tuning.

Evolution over time

Immediately

Immediately

Clean, warm, woody-amber — modern and smooth
After a few hours

After a few hours

Deepening amber warmth, soft and diffusive
After a few days

After a few days

Persistent, quiet, woody-amber base

The Full Story

The molecule provides warm, woody-amber character with a clean, modern profile.

The Chiraroma platform represents a significant industry trend: producing synthetic fragrance molecules through green chemistry rather than traditional petrochemical synthesis. This approach can reduce carbon footprint and dependence on fossil fuel-derived starting materials while maintaining the olfactory performance expected of synthetic ingredients.

Its biobased origin is a differentiating factor in an industry increasingly focused on sustainability credentials.

This note in Première Peau. Rose Monotone. Sample all seven extraits in the Discovery Set.

Did You Know?

Did you know?
The term 'Chiraroma' combines 'chiral' (referring to molecular handedness — left or right orientation) with 'aroma.' Enzymatic production can selectively create one chiral form of a molecule, which can have very different scent profiles from its mirror-image counterpart.

Extraction & Chemistry

Extraction method: Biobased synthesis. Specific production methodology is proprietary.

Molecular FormulaC12 H22 O2
CAS Number22471-55-2
Botanical NameN/A — synthetic molecule (Takasago captive); 100% biobased; IUPAC: ethyl (1R,6S)-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexanecarboxylate
IFRA StatusNo known restrictions
SynonymsChiraroma Thesaron
Physical Properties
Odor StrengthMedium
Lasting Power> 24 hours at 100%
Appearancecolorless clear liquid
Boiling Point227.00 to 228.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est)
Flash Point201.00 °F. TCC ( 93.70 °C. ) (est)

In Perfumery

Thesaron is a base note providing warm, woody-amber depth. Applicable in woody, amber, amber, and clean/sustainable fragrance concepts.

From the raw to the worn

This is what it becomes.