Majantol is an aromatic compound widely used in perfumery to recreate the characteristic scent of lily of the valley. Lily of the valley is known as a mute flower, meaning it does not naturally produce an essential oil suitable for fragrance extraction. For this reason, its delicate and iconic scent must be reproduced through synthetic aromatic molecules such as Majantol.
Technical profile
- Origin: Artificial molecule
- Aspect: Colorless liquid, may solidify at room temperature
- Regulations: IFRA restricted
- Year of discovery: 1985
- Olfactive family: Floral
- Olfactive description: White floral, aldehydic, aquatic, slightly plasticky
Characteristics of Majantol
Majantol is specifically designed to reproduce the olfactory identity of lily of the valley. It retains the typical white floral and slightly indolic facets of natural muguet, enhanced by fresh ozonic and aldehydic nuances. This combination gives Majantol a clean, airy and modern floral profile, highly appreciated in contemporary perfumery.
Uses in fragrances
Majantol is mainly used in floral, hesperidic, fougère, chypre and woody fragrances.
- Floral fragrances: Majantol adds an aquatic and fresh green floral nuance to the bouquet. It can be used in soliflore compositions, especially for lily of the valley interpretations, or combined with other raw materials to build complex floral accords.
- Hesperidic fragrances: In citrus-based compositions, Majantol complements the brightness of zesty notes by adding a soft floral lift that enhances freshness and elegance.
- Fougère fragrances: Majantol introduces a light floral facet that smooths and rounds the aromatic sharpness of lavender. In classic fougère structures based on bergamot, geranium, lavender, coumarin and oakmoss, Majantol helps create a more refined and romantic balance.
- Chypre fragrances: In chypre accords built around bergamot, a floral heart, oakmoss, patchouli and labdanum, Majantol is particularly effective in uplifting the composition and adding radiance.
Iconic applications
Majantol is famously present in Diorissimo by Dior. The original fragrance was created in 1956 by Edmond Roudnitska and later reformulated in 2009 by François Demachy, who used Majantol to introduce a fresher and more aquatic interpretation of the iconic lily of the valley theme.
Role and volatility
In perfumery, Majantol functions as a heart note. Its moderate volatility allows it to provide lasting floral freshness throughout the heart of the fragrance. It acts as a bridge between the sparkling top notes and the deeper base notes, ensuring a smooth and elegant olfactory evolution. Its persistence helps maintain the floral character of the composition over time, creating a refined and long-lasting impression.
Availability and formats
Majantol is available from ECSA Chemicals in 25 kg and 190 kg packaging formats under product code MP 036747. Discover technical data – go to the product page.