Snapshot
- Overview
- A synthetic musk that gives fragrances a soft, long-lasting base.
- Category
- Fragrance
- Type
- Fragrance
Ethylene Brassylate
Ethylene brassylate is a synthetic macrocyclic musk with a soft, musky, slightly powdery scent profile. It's used in fine fragrance and toiletries to deliver a smooth, long-lasting aroma and act as a fixative in blends.
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Our take
Is Ethylene Brassylate a Good Ingredient?
Fair: It provides a smooth, long‑lasting musk scent and acts as a fixative, but offers little direct skin benefit. Fragrance‑sensitive users may experience irritation or sensitization, limiting its rating.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Adds a refined musk nuance for a polished olfactory profile. Skin benefits are minimal; it is included primarily for scent and longevity.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used in eau de parfum, body sprays, and scented lotions to impart a contemporary musk tone and support overall fragrance character.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally considered safe in cosmetics at typical use levels, though it can trigger irritation or sensitization in fragrance‑sensitive individuals. Often used within IFRA guidelines. Patch testing is advisable for reactive skin.
Products with Ethylene Brassylate
