Beta Damascone – Rose, Plum & Blackcurrant Fragrance Enhancer | Perfume Grade Aroma Chemical

Short Description

Beta Damascone is an exceptionally powerful and highly diffusive aroma chemical celebrated for its rich fruity-floral character, luxurious rose nuances and distinctive plum, blackcurrant and tobacco undertones.

Its sophisticated combination of velvety rose petals, juicy dark fruits, soft honey sweetness and subtle woody warmth creates remarkable depth, naturalness and complexity in fragrance compositions.

Particularly valuable in rose perfumes, fruity-floral fragrances, berry accords, woody compositions, tobacco-inspired fragrances and luxurious floral bouquets, Beta Damascone is a prized ingredient for perfumers seeking exceptional richness and distinctive fragrance character.

Even at very low concentrations, Beta Damascone can noticeably transform a fragrance, adding fullness, radiance and an elegant fruity-floral signature.

Available in two ready-to-use strengths: 1% and 10% solutions in Dipropylene Glycol (DPG) for precise and controlled fragrance formulation.

What Is Beta Damascone?

Beta Damascone (CAS: 23726-91-2), also known as trans-Beta Damascone, is a highly potent aroma chemical belonging to the damascone family of rose ketones.

This remarkable group of fragrance materials is particularly important in recreating the natural complexity of rose fragrances.

While traditional rose ingredients such as Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol and Geraniol provide the primary floral character, Beta Damascone introduces deeper fruity, honeyed, woody and slightly tobacco-like nuances that make rose accords smell richer and more natural.

Its distinctive fragrance profile combines fresh rose petals with ripe plum, blackcurrant, subtle raspberry, honey and a sophisticated wine-like fruitiness.

Unlike simple fruity esters, which primarily create bright and recognisable fruit effects, Beta Damascone offers a multidimensional fruity-floral character that integrates beautifully into complex perfume structures.

It is particularly valuable in Damask rose reconstructions, where small amounts can introduce remarkable richness and depth.

Beyond rose compositions, Beta Damascone is widely appreciated in fruity, floral, woody, chypre and tobacco-inspired perfumes.

Its exceptional odour strength means that very small quantities can produce noticeable effects, making prepared working solutions particularly useful.

Beta Damascone should not be confused with Beta Damascenone. Although closely related in olfactory character, these are distinct aroma chemicals with different chemical structures and CAS numbers.

Aroma Profile

Odour Description

Rich rosy floral

Juicy ripe plum

Dark blackcurrant

Soft raspberry nuances

Sweet honey

Wine-like fruitiness

Delicate green freshness

Subtle tobacco

Warm woody undertones

Velvety floral richness

Natural fruity sweetness

Powerful and highly diffusive

Olfactive Family

Floral / Fruity / Rose / Berry / Woody / Tobacco

Fragrance Position

Primarily Heart to Base Note, with highly diffusive fruity-floral character.

Why Perfumers Use Beta Damascone

Creates sophisticated, realistic rose fragrance effects

Adds remarkable depth to Damask rose accords

Introduces rich plum and blackcurrant nuances

Enhances raspberry and dark berry compositions

Contributes natural fruity complexity to floral fragrances

Adds honeyed richness and warmth

Introduces subtle tobacco-like undertones

Enhances the perception of fragrance fullness and diffusion

Supports woody, chypre and amber compositions

Adds distinctive character to modern niche fragrances

Creates elegant transitions between floral and woody notes

Highly effective at extremely low concentrations

Common Applications

Beta Damascone is particularly useful in:

Fine Fragrance

Damask Rose Accords

Rose Perfumes

Fruity-Floral Fragrances

Plum Fragrances

Blackcurrant Accords

Raspberry and Berry Fragrances

Luxury Floral Bouquets

Woody-Floral Perfumes

Tobacco-Inspired Fragrances

Honeyed Floral Compositions

Chypre Perfumes

Amber Fragrances

Sophisticated Unisex Fragrances

Modern Niche Perfumes

Selected Home Fragrance Applications

Blends Exceptionally Well With

Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol (PEA)

Phenyl Ethyl Acetate

Geraniol

Citronellol

Rose Oxide

Rosacetol

Alpha Ionone

Beta Ionone

Raspberry Ketone

Hedione

Linalool

Linalyl Acetate

Benzyl Acetate

Hydroxycitronellal

Iso E Super

Patchouli Essential Oil

Vetiveryl Acetate

Javanique™

Ethylene Brassylate

Galaxolide

These combinations allow perfumers to create everything from realistic Damask rose compositions to luxurious dark-fruit accords, sophisticated woody florals and distinctive tobacco-inspired fragrances.

Typical Uses

Damask Rose Accords

Beta Damascone is particularly valuable in sophisticated rose reconstructions.

When combined with Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Citronellol, Rose Oxide and suitable ionones, it adds rich fruity complexity and a beautiful natural rose character.

Its plum, blackcurrant and honeyed undertones contribute to the depth and realism associated with luxurious Damask rose compositions.

Plum & Dark Fruit Fragrances

Its distinctive ripe-plum character makes Beta Damascone an excellent ingredient for developing elegant dark-fruit accords.

Combined with suitable fruity esters, ionones and woody materials, it creates sophisticated plum fragrances with a natural floral undertone.

Blackcurrant & Berry Accords

Beta Damascone contributes a dark, rich fruity character that enhances blackcurrant, raspberry and mixed berry fragrance compositions.

Its fruity-floral warmth helps connect bright fruit notes with deeper floral and woody elements.

Rose & Raspberry Fragrances

When blended with Raspberry Ketone, Alpha Ionone, Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol and Rose Oxide, Beta Damascone introduces fullness and natural complexity to rose-and-berry compositions.

Tobacco-Inspired Fragrances

Its subtle tobacco and honey nuances make it useful in selected tobacco-inspired fragrances.

Combined with warm woody materials, suitable sweeteners and amber accords, it can create a sophisticated contrast between rich tobacco warmth and delicate fruity-floral notes.

Woody & Chypre Fragrances

Beta Damascone adds fruity-floral complexity to patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood and moss-inspired compositions.

Its diffusive character can soften the transition between woody base notes and floral heart notes.

Modern Niche Fragrances

Particularly useful in distinctive niche-style perfumes where unusual combinations of rose, dark fruits, tobacco, honey and woods are desired.

Even trace amounts can contribute noticeable richness and individuality.

Product Specifications

Specification	Details
Material	Beta Damascone
Alternative Name	trans-Beta Damascone
CAS Number	23726-91-2
Chemical Family	Rose Ketones / Damascones
Available Strengths	1% / 10%
Concentration Basis	Weight/Weight (w/w)
Diluent	Dipropylene Glycol (DPG)
Supplied Form	Ready-to-use working solutions
Size	100 ml
Olfactive Family	Floral / Fruity / Rose / Berry
Fragrance Position	Heart / Base
Application	Professional fragrance formulation

Choosing the Right Strength

1% Working Solution – Precision Formulation

Recommended for fragrance evaluation, small-batch perfumery and precise formulation work.

Because Beta Damascone possesses exceptionally high odour strength, the 1% solution allows controlled addition of very small amounts without overwhelming delicate floral compositions.

Particularly suitable for rose accords, nuanced floral bouquets and experimental fragrance development.

10% Working Solution – Professional Concentrate

Recommended for professional perfumers and fragrance manufacturers preparing larger batches or working with established formulations.

This solution provides a higher concentration of Beta Damascone while remaining more manageable than the neat aroma chemical.

Both strengths contain the same aroma material at different concentrations.

The 10% solution is ten times more concentrated than the 1% solution and must be dosed accordingly.

Important Formulation Considerations

Beta Damascone belongs to the IFRA-regulated rose ketone group.

When formulating finished products, the total contribution of all restricted rose ketones must be considered together.

The maximum permitted concentration depends on the finished product category and applicable regulatory requirements.

The availability of a 1% or 10% working solution does not mean that either solution can be used at that concentration in a finished perfume.

Always calculate the actual concentration of Beta Damascone in the finished product and assess compliance with the applicable IFRA Standard and other relevant regulations.

Storage Information

Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated location, protected from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Minimise unnecessary exposure to air and moisture.

Keep the container securely closed when not in use and avoid contamination during fragrance preparation.

For fragrance evaluation, the 1% solution provides a convenient starting point for exploring this powerful material's more subtle characteristics.

Perfume Grade Quality

Elysian Perfumes offers Beta Damascone in carefully prepared 1% and 10% working-solution formats designed for precision and convenience in professional fragrance development.

Its exceptional combination of rose, plum, blackcurrant, honey and subtle tobacco characteristics makes it a valuable ingredient for sophisticated fruity-floral, woody and niche fragrance compositions.

Ideal for professional perfumers, independent fragrance creators and fragrance developers looking to introduce natural-smelling rose complexity and distinctive fruity-floral richness.

For fragrance formulation use only. This material is not a finished perfume and is not intended for direct skin application. Finished formulations must be evaluated for their intended use and comply with applicable safety and IFRA requirements.