Ionone Alpha

Ionone Alpha is an elegant violet and woody aroma chemical valued for the soft, atmospheric depth it brings to fine fragrance compositions.

Its character combines delicate violet petals with warm woods and a subtle powdery quality, producing a refined effect that can feel both modern and quietly nostalgic.

Rather than behaving as a simple floral note, Ionone Alpha creates a smooth transition between floral heart materials and the warmer elements of a fragrance base.

It can add volume to a composition while softening sharp edges and helping contrasting materials feel more naturally connected.

Odour profile

Ionone Alpha presents a graceful violet character supported by warm, woody undertones.

The floral aspect is soft and diffusive rather than intensely sweet, with a polished powderiness reminiscent of violet petals, cosmetic powders and orris-inspired accords.

As the material develops, its warmer woody dimension becomes more noticeable, giving the fragrance depth and a gently enveloping quality.

Using Ionone Alpha in perfumery

Ionone Alpha is particularly suited to violet, iris and orris-inspired fragrances, floral bouquets, woody florals, powdery accords and elegant amber compositions.

It can enrich rose and jasmine structures while introducing softness to cedarwood, sandalwood and modern woody materials.

In retro-inspired fragrances, it helps create a recognisable powdery sophistication.

In contemporary work, it can be used more transparently to provide floral diffusion, warmth and a smooth connection between the heart and base.

Creative pairings

Explore Ionone Alpha with violet leaf materials, rose, jasmine, heliotropex, orris effects, cedarwood, sandalwood, musks, amber materials and soft fruit accents.

It is an especially useful material when a composition needs floral character without excessive sweetness.

Product specification.

CAS No: 127-41-3
Odour Description (decreasing): Violet, Woody, Warm, Powdery, Floral, Orris, Fruity, Berry, Balsamic
Odour Strength: Strong
Usage: A refined violet-and-wood material for building orris, violet, powdery floral, berry, tea, tobacco, woody amber and cosmetic accords. It supplies both recognisable floral character and a warm, velvety body, making it particularly effective as a bridge between luminous floral notes and polished woods.
Typical Use Percentage: 0.1–5% of the fragrance concentrate
Substantivity: 112 Hour(s) at 100%
Solvent: None
Flash Point: 113 °C
Physical Form: Liquid
Synonyms: α-Ionone; Alpha-Ionone; (E)-α-Ionone; trans-α-Ionone; Alpha-Cyclocitrylideneacetone; (E)-4-(2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)but-3-en-2-one
Name: Alpha Ionone
Molecular Formula: C₁₃H₂₀O
IFRA: Refer to latest IFRA guidelines and product-specific IFRA certificate for safe use levels.

Not Hazardous According To EC 1272/2008

Important: For professional formulation use. Review the Safety Data Sheet before handling, storage or use.