Cyclotene (Maple Lactone) – Caramel, Maple Syrup & Roasted Sugar Fragrance Enhancer | Perfume Grade Aroma Chemical

Short Description

Cyclotene, also known as Maple Lactone, is an exceptionally distinctive gourmand aroma chemical celebrated for its rich maple syrup character, warm caramel sweetness and delicious toasted sugar nuances.

With its combination of golden caramel, roasted nuts, freshly cooked toffee, warm coffee and subtle smoky undertones, Cyclotene brings remarkable richness, realism and depth to sweet fragrance compositions.

Particularly valuable in gourmand perfumes, caramel accords, coffee fragrances, vanilla compositions, chocolate perfumes, tobacco-inspired fragrances and sophisticated amber accords, Cyclotene is an important ingredient for perfumers looking to create authentic, indulgent fragrance effects.

Unlike simple sweetening materials, Cyclotene introduces the impression of sugar that has been heated, toasted and caramelised, creating a more realistic and complex gourmand experience.

Supplied as a 10% ready-to-use solution in Dipropylene Glycol (DPG) for convenient and controlled fragrance formulation.

What Is Cyclotene (Maple Lactone)?

Cyclotene (CAS: 80-71-7), also known as Maple Lactone, Methyl Cyclopentenolone or Corylone, is a powerful aroma chemical used in professional fragrance development.

Despite its common name, Maple Lactone is not chemically a conventional lactone. It belongs to the family of cyclic hydroxy ketones.

Its distinctive fragrance profile combines sweet maple syrup, caramelised sugar, roasted nuts, coffee, subtle liquorice and warm woody undertones.

Cyclotene is especially valuable because it creates a convincing cooked-sugar effect rather than simply making a fragrance smell sweeter.

While materials such as Vanillin provide smooth vanilla sweetness and Ethyl Maltol contributes a candy-like caramelised sugar effect, Cyclotene introduces a darker, warmer and more toasted character.

This makes it particularly useful for creating realistic caramel, toffee, maple syrup, praline and roasted gourmand accords.

Its subtle smoky and nutty characteristics also allow it to integrate beautifully into tobacco, coffee, woody amber and sophisticated oriental-style fragrances.

In smaller quantities, Cyclotene can provide warmth and richness without making the entire fragrance smell overtly like maple syrup.

Because of its powerful and recognisable character, controlled dosing is recommended to prevent an excessively burnt, smoky or syrup-like effect.

Aroma Profile

Odour Description

Rich maple syrup

Golden caramel

Toasted sugar

Warm toffee

Roasted hazelnut

Subtle coffee

Sweet praline

Light burnt sugar

Soft smoky undertones

Delicate liquorice nuances

Warm woody sweetness

Slightly spicy

Rich and comforting

Olfactive Family

Gourmand / Caramel / Maple / Roasted / Sweet / Warm

Fragrance Position

Heart to Base Note

Why Perfumers Use Cyclotene

✔ Creates realistic maple syrup fragrance effects

✔ Adds rich caramelised sugar character

✔ Enhances toffee and praline accords

✔ Introduces toasted and roasted gourmand nuances

✔ Adds warmth and realism to vanilla fragrances

✔ Supports sophisticated coffee and chocolate compositions

✔ Enhances tobacco-inspired perfumes

✔ Introduces subtle smoky sweetness

✔ Adds depth to gourmand and amber accords

✔ Creates realistic bakery and dessert-inspired effects

✔ Contributes nutty warmth to hazelnut and almond accords

✔ Adds complexity to sweet woody fragrances

✔ Provides a distinctive gourmand signature at low concentrations

Common Applications

Cyclotene is particularly useful in:

Fine Fragrance

Gourmand Perfumes

Maple Syrup Accords

Caramel Fragrances

Toffee Fragrances

Praline Accords

Coffee Perfumes

Chocolate Fragrances

Vanilla Gourmand Compositions

Hazelnut and Roasted Nut Accords

Bakery-Inspired Fragrances

Tobacco Fragrances

Warm Amber Perfumes

Woody Gourmand Compositions

Tonka Bean Accords

Brown Sugar Fragrances

Honey-Inspired Accords

Sophisticated Unisex Perfumes

Selected Home Fragrance Applications

Blends Exceptionally Well With

Vanillin

Ethyl Vanillin

Ethyl Maltol

Furaneol

Acetoin

Coumarin

Dihydro Coumarin

Benzaldehyde

Heliotropin (Piperonal)

Sulfurol (trace amounts)

Gamma Decalactone

Gamma Octalactone

Raspberry Ketone

Benzoin

Cinnamic Aldehyde

Iso E Super

Sandenol

Javanique™

Cedryl Acetate

Patchouli Essential Oil

Ambroxan

Ethylene Brassylate

Galaxolide

These combinations allow perfumers to develop everything from creamy caramel and maple syrup fragrances to rich coffee, praline, chocolate, tobacco and sophisticated woody gourmand compositions.

Typical Uses

Caramel & Toffee Fragrances

Cyclotene is particularly valuable for creating realistic caramel and toffee accords.

Its warm maple character and toasted sugar nuances introduce the impression of sugar that has been heated and caramelised.

When combined with Vanillin, Ethyl Vanillin, Furaneol and Acetoin, Cyclotene helps create rich, indulgent caramel fragrances with greater realism and complexity.

It is especially useful where a simple sweet accord requires additional cooked-sugar depth.

Maple Syrup Accords

One of Cyclotene's most recognisable applications is recreating