Skatole – Animalic, Indolic & Jasmine Character Aroma Chemical

Skatole – Animalic, Indolic & Jasmine Character Aroma Chemical

Skatole is a powerful indolic aroma chemical used in very small quantities to add a natural, warm, animalic and sensual character to floral compositions. At higher concentration it has a strong fecal/manure-like odour, while at extreme dilution it contributes a jasmine, orange-blossom, narcotic floral and natural animalic effect.

Fragrance Character

Animalic • Indolic • Jasmine • Narcotic Floral • Warm • Sensual • Dark

Skatole is particularly valuable when a fragrance needs realistic natural-floral depth rather than simply a clean synthetic jasmine effect.

Applications

• Fine fragrance & perfumes
• Jasmine and white-floral accords
• Tuberose accords
• Orange blossom compositions
• Attar & traditional perfume
• Incense & agarbatti fragrance
• Dhoop compounds
• Animalic accords
• Natural-floral reconstruction

Blends Well With

Indole • Jasmine materials • Benzyl Acetate • Methyl Anthranilate • Hedione • Ylang-Ylang • Tuberose materials • Civet-type materials • Musks • Sandalwood • Patchouli

Important Formulation Note

Skatole is exceptionally powerful. It should normally be evaluated first as a very dilute solution rather than added directly at high concentration. Small dosage changes can dramatically change a composition from rich/narcotic floral to distinctly animalic.

For a professional fragrance compound, the exact dosage should be established by evaluation and according to the intended application and applicable regulatory/IFRA requirements.