Lactone

Lactone is a creamy, milky, and slightly sweet fragrance note with subtle fruity and coconut-like undertones. Its scent profile is rich, warm, and comforting, adding a smooth and velvety quality to perfumes. Lactone imparts a gourmand, indulgent character and is often used as a base note to create a cozy and inviting composition. It blends well with vanilla, woods, and floral notes, contributing to fragrances that are creamy, sophisticated, and warm.

History & Production: Lactones are naturally occurring compounds found in various plants and fruits, such as peaches, coconuts, and apricots. These compounds contribute to their creamy and sweet aromas. In perfumery, lactones are often synthesized to replicate their smooth, rich scent and to maintain consistency in fragrance compositions. Common lactones used in perfumery include gamma-nonalactone (coconut-like) and gamma-decalactone (peach-like). Lactones are valued for their ability to add a warm, creamy depth to perfumes, enhancing their complexity and making them feel rich and comforting.