Beta Ionone – Violet, Raspberry & Woody Floral Fragrance Enhancer | Perfume Grade Aroma Chemical

Short Description

Beta Ionone is a sophisticated and versatile aroma chemical celebrated for its beautiful violet-floral character, rich woody undertones and distinctive raspberry-like fruity nuances.

Combining powdery iris, sweet violet petals, warm cedarwood, delicate berry sweetness and a subtle balsamic character, Beta Ionone adds exceptional elegance, depth and lasting floral richness to fragrance compositions.

Particularly valuable in violet, iris, orris, rose, raspberry, woody-floral and powdery fragrances, Beta Ionone is an essential ingredient for perfumers looking to create refined floral compositions with natural depth and sophistication.

Its distinctive floral-woody profile also makes it particularly useful in modern masculine fragrances, woody amber compositions and luxurious unisex perfumes.

Available in two strengths: 100% Neat (undiluted) and 10% ready-to-use solution in Dipropylene Glycol (DPG).

What Is Beta Ionone?

Beta Ionone (CAS: 14901-07-6) is a classic aroma chemical belonging to the ionone family, recognised for its characteristic violet, iris, woody and fruity-floral fragrance profile.

It is one of the most important ingredients used to recreate the distinctive scent of violet flowers and contributes significantly to sophisticated orris-inspired fragrances.

Natural violet flowers do not provide a practical conventional essential oil for perfumery. Ionones therefore play an essential role in recreating their delicate, powdery floral character.

Beta Ionone possesses a beautiful combination of sweet violet, dry woody warmth, soft powdery iris and subtle raspberry-like fruitiness.

Compared with Alpha Ionone, which generally provides a brighter, more recognisably violet-floral impression, Beta Ionone introduces a deeper, warmer and more pronounced woody character.

This makes Beta Ionone particularly valuable in fragrance compositions requiring greater floral depth, structure and a smooth transition into woody base notes.

Its subtle fruity characteristics also make it useful in raspberry, berry and sophisticated rose accords.

Beyond traditional floral fragrances, Beta Ionone is frequently used in woody, chypre, amber, cosmetic-powder and modern masculine compositions.

Its excellent substantivity contributes a lasting violet-woody character to fragrance formulas.

Aroma Profile

Odour Description

Sweet violet petals

Powdery iris and orris

Warm dry cedarwood

Delicate raspberry

Soft berry-like fruitiness

Elegant floral-woody

Subtle green nuances

Gentle balsamic warmth

Soft cosmetic powder

Faint beeswax-like undertones

Smooth, sophisticated and persistent

Olfactive Family

Floral / Violet / Orris / Woody / Powdery / Fruity

Fragrance Position

Heart to Base Note

Why Perfumers Use Beta Ionone

Creates beautiful violet and powdery floral fragrance effects

Adds depth and body to iris and orris accords

Introduces warm woody and cedarwood-like nuances

Enhances raspberry and berry compositions

Supports realistic violet fragrance reconstructions

Adds floral complexity to rose accords

Creates sophisticated cosmetic-powder effects

Introduces a smooth floral-woody character

Enhances woody, chypre and amber fragrances

Supports elegant masculine and unisex compositions

Adds lasting floral richness to fragrance formulas

Creates a natural transition between floral heart notes and woody base notes

Common Applications

Beta Ionone is particularly useful in:

Fine Fragrance

Violet Perfumes

Iris and Orris Accords

Rose Fragrances

Raspberry Fragrances

Berry and Fruity-Floral Accords

Powdery Floral Perfumes

Cosmetic-Powder Fragrances

Woody-Floral Compositions

Cedarwood Fragrances

Osmanthus-Inspired Accords

Freesia and Boronia Accords

Elegant Masculine Fragrances

Unisex Perfumes

Woody Amber Fragrances

Chypre Perfumes

Vintage-Inspired Fragrances

Soft Musk Compositions

Blends Exceptionally Well With

Alpha Ionone

Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol (PEA)

Phenyl Ethyl Acetate

Geraniol

Citronellol

Rose Oxide

Rosacetol

Raspberry Ketone

Hedione

Linalool

Linalyl Acetate

Heliotropin (Piperonal)

Coumarin

Vanillin

Iso E Super

Sandenol

Javanique™

Vertenex

Vetiveryl Acetate

Patchouli Essential Oil

Ethylene Brassylate

Galaxolide

These combinations allow perfumers to develop everything from delicate violet and iris fragrances to luxurious woody florals, sophisticated raspberry accords, powdery cosmetics-inspired perfumes and elegant woody amber compositions.

Typical Uses

Violet Fragrances

Beta Ionone is one of the essential building blocks used to recreate the characteristic scent of violet flowers.

It provides the deeper, warmer and more woody aspect of a violet accord, complementing the brighter floral qualities of Alpha Ionone.

Combining both ionones with Hedione and suitable floral materials creates a more complete, natural and sophisticated violet fragrance.

Iris & Orris Accords

Beta Ionone contributes beautiful powdery floral characteristics associated with luxurious iris and orris fragrances.

Its woody warmth helps reproduce the elegant, dry floral character often found in sophisticated iris perfumes.

When combined with Alpha Ionone, Heliotropin, Iso E Super and smooth sandalwood materials, it contributes to luxurious powdery iris compositions.

Rose Fragrances

Small additions of Beta Ionone can add depth and natural complexity to rose accords.

When blended with Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Citronellol and Rose Oxide, it introduces a delicate violet nuance and helps round the floral structure.

This is particularly useful in sophisticated Damask rose-inspired fragrances and complex floral bouquets.

Raspberry & Berry Fragrances

Beta Ionone possesses a distinctive fruity character reminiscent of raspberries and soft berries.

It can be combined with Raspberry Ketone and suitable fruity aroma materials to create more natural-smelling berry accords.

Its floral-woody nuances help prevent fruity fragrances from becoming excessively sweet or candy-like.

Powdery & Cosmetic Fragrances

Beta Ionone is especially valuable in compositions inspired by luxury cosmetic powders, vintage makeup and soft floral fragrances.

When combined with Heliotropin, Coumarin, violet materials and clean musks, it creates a refined powdery effect.

Its woody and floral characteristics contribute warmth, elegance and depth to these compositions.

Woody Floral Fragrances

Its characteristic dry woody undertones allow Beta Ionone to integrate beautifully into cedarwood, sandalwood and vetiver compositions.

When paired with Iso E Super, Sandenol and Javanique™, it introduces a sophisticated violet-floral character that softens and enriches woody fragrance structures.

Modern Masculine Fragrances

Beta Ionone is particularly useful in modern masculine perfumes requiring a refined, subtle floral element.

It adds woody-violet depth without necessarily making the overall fragrance smell overtly floral.

This makes it a valuable addition to sophisticated woody, aromatic, amber and chypre compositions.

Osmanthus & Fruity-Floral Accords

Its combination of floral, woody and fruity characteristics makes Beta Ionone useful in osmanthus-inspired fragrances.

Alongside suitable fruity materials, floral ingredients and soft woody notes, it can help create a rich, sophisticated floral-fruity effect.

Alpha Ionone vs Beta Ionone

Although these two materials belong to the same chemical family, they provide different effects in fragrance compositions.

Alpha Ionone

Brighter violet-floral character

Softer floral sweetness

Delicate iris and fruity nuances

Particularly useful for elegant violet bouquets

Beta Ionone

Deeper violet character

More pronounced woody undertones

Richer raspberry-like fruitiness

Dry, warm powdery qualities

Particularly useful for woody florals and sophisticated iris accords

For realistic violet and orris fragrances, Alpha Ionone and Beta Ionone are frequently used together to create greater depth and complexity.

Product Specifications

Specification	Details
Material	Beta Ionone
Alternative Name	Ionone Beta
CAS Number	14901-07-6
Chemical Family	Ionones / Unsaturated Ketones
Available Strengths	100% Neat / 10% Solution
Diluent (10% Solution)	Dipropylene Glycol (DPG)
Solution Concentration	10% w/w
Supplied Form	Neat liquid or ready-to-use working solution
Size	100 ml
Olfactive Family	Floral / Violet / Orris / Woody
Fragrance Position	Heart / Base
Application	Professional fragrance formulation

100% Neat refers to the undiluted supplied material. Actual chemical assay depends on the manufacturer's batch specification.

Choosing the Right Strength

100% Neat – Professional Concentrate

Recommended for professional perfumers, fragrance manufacturers and experienced formulators requiring full-strength aroma materials.

This undiluted format provides maximum flexibility for developing complex perfume formulas, preparing larger fragrance batches or creating customised working solutions.

Particularly suitable when Beta Ionone is a significant component of a violet, iris or woody-floral accord.

10% Ready-to-Use Solution

Recommended for independent perfumers, small-batch fragrance developers and experimental perfumery.

The 10% DPG solution allows easier measurement and greater precision when developing smaller fragrance compositions.

Especially useful when evaluating Beta Ionone alongside Alpha Ionone, floral materials and woody ingredients.

Both strengths contain the same fragrance material at different concentrations and should be dosed accordingly.

Storage Information

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

Avoid unnecessary exposure to air and light to help preserve the material's fragrance characteristics.

Always use clean measuring equipment and keep containers securely closed when not in use.

For detailed fragrance evaluation, a 10% working solution is recommended to explore the material's violet, powdery, fruity and woody characteristics.

Perfume Grade Quality

Elysian Perfumes supplies Beta Ionone in both undiluted and prepared 10% working-solution formats for convenient use in professional fragrance development.

Its distinctive combination of violet petals, powdery iris, fruity raspberry nuances and sophisticated woody depth makes it an invaluable material for floral, fruity, woody and modern fragrance compositions.

Particularly suitable for professional perfumers, independent fragrance creators and fragrance developers looking to create elegant violet accords, luxurious iris fragrances and sophisticated woody-floral perfumes.

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