Description - Galaxolide is a luxurious synthetic musk compound renowned for its clean, sweet, and musky-floral aroma with subtle woody undertones. A favorite among formulators and perfumers, this iso-chroman musk offers exceptional persistence, superior diffusion, and elegant fragrance depth. Galaxolide is widely used in skin, hair, and body care products to impart a signature scent that lingers—adding both sophistication and sensory indulgence. It is also valued for its stability, biodegradability (in its DPG form), and its ability to mask unwanted odors, making it a versatile and modern fragrance solution.
Benefits - 
Offers a long-lasting, musky-floral scent with refined complexity
Works as a fragrance fixative to enhance and stabilize blends
Highly diffusive, imparting a consistent and luxurious aroma
Masks unpleasant odors, improving sensory appeal
Safe and stable, with excellent performance across cosmetic and home care formulations
Adds a musky heart note and clean base finish, reminiscent of macrocyclic musks
Uses - 
Perfumes, colognes, body mists
Lotions, creams, and deodorants
Shampoos, conditioners, hair serums
Soaps, bath bombs, and candles
Laundry detergents, surface cleaners & air fresheners
Application - 
Ideal for leave-on and rinse-off products
Can be added during fragrance or cool-down phase
Galaxolide 50% DPG variant is stabilizer-free and biodegradable, with >48hr substantivity
Solubility - Soluble in alcohols, oils, solvents, insoluble in water
pH Value - Stable across pH 4–8
Usage Rate:
Recommended use: up to 50% (depending on fragrance load and product type)
Typical cosmetic use: 0.1–5%
How to Add to Formulation - Blend into the oil or fragrance phase during the cool-down stage. It pairs beautifully with floral, fruity, powdery, and amber accords—enhancing both top and base note retention while delivering a smooth, musky trail.