Fixateur 505 E

Elevate your fragrance compositions with the discreet power of Fixateur 505E — a masterfully engineered base designed to enhance longevity, depth, and olfactory cohesion.

Crafted by Firmenich, one of the world’s most revered fragrance houses, this fixative embodies precision, subtlety, and performance at the highest level.

Fixateur 505E works behind the scenes, anchoring volatile top notes while enriching the diffusion of heart and base accords.

Its neutral yet sophisticated profile ensures it harmonises effortlessly with both delicate florals and rich oriental blends, extending wear time without altering the intended character of the perfume.

While it may appear understated at first — particularly in its undiluted form — Fixateur 505E reveals its true character once blended into a composition.

It brings to life a powerful, remarkably lifelike interpretation of natural ambergris, complete with its nuanced animalic signature — a depth notably absent in materials such as Ambroxan.

The result is a dry, woody, earthy ambergris profile of exceptional strength and sophistication, underpinned by an extraordinarily tenacious odour trail.

An iconic base material, Fixateur 505E traces its heritage to Firmenich’s original showcase for the then-captive AMBROX® DL.

Historically, several variations existed within the Fixateur range, each formulated to facilitate the use of AMBROX; today, these have been refined and consolidated into the singular, definitive 505E.

This lineage reinforces its status as a cornerstone ingredient in modern perfumery.

Favoured by perfumers seeking refinement and durability, this professional-grade fixative imparts a smooth, lingering trail — allowing compositions to unfold gracefully over time.

Whether used to stabilise intricate formulas or to enhance the overall tenacity of a fragrance, Fixateur 505E is an essential tool in the art of fine perfumery.

Key Benefits:

• Enhances longevity and sillage

• Stabilises volatile notes

• Maintains fragrance integrity

• Imparts a rich, ambergris-like depth

• Suitable for a wide range of olfactory families

A quiet luxury — unseen, yet unmistakably felt.

Product specification.

CAS No:
Odour Description (decreasing): Ambergris, Woody, Animalic, Musky, Diffusive, Fixative, Radiant, Dry, Amber
Odour Strength: High (recommend smelling in a 1.00 % solution or less)
Usage: Effective from the smallest traces, through to 3%
Substantivity: 67 hour(s) at 100%
Solvent: None
Synonyms: Fixateur 505 E, Fixative 505, 3a Methyl dodecahydro-6,6,9a trimethylnaphtho (2,1-b) furan, Fixateur 404, Dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a tetrametltyl (2,1-b) furan, Grisambrol, Ambranum, Amber Reco, Ambergris Synth
IFRA: Contains Benzyl Benzoate 0.0131%, Coumarin 0.0002% & Methyl Ionone 0.3292%

Signal word: None

Contains: Methyl Ionone, Alpha-Iso-. May produce an allergic reaction.

Hazard statements:

• H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements:

• P273 Avoid release to the environment.
• P391 Collect spillage.

Professional/Industrial use only.