Scent & character
Habanolide is a macrocyclic musk from dsm-firmenich. The manufacturer describes warmth and a woody undertone alongside its musk character. Compare it with other musks as an individual material rather than expecting the family label to predict the whole impression.
STUDY PROMPT
Set up separate studies of Habanolide and ethylene brassylate at documented dilutions. Allow rests between observations and record what you actually perceive, including a weak or absent impression.
Materials to compare
Use these as starting points for separate blotter comparisons and small, documented studies. A pairing is a question to explore, not a finished formula.
Identity & reference names
Search aliases: Habanolide.
CAS reference: 111879-80-2. This identifies the reference chemical, not the composition or strength of every supplier product.
Wikidata identity record · PubChem reference. Identifier data retrieved 2026-09-27; Wikidata structured data is CC0.
Record the exact material
Record the exact supplier product, grade, batch, and stock strength. Materials with similar names can have different composition and performance. Read the supplier documentation for your actual material before handling or using it.
Note placement describes a useful study role, not a precise evaporation clock. Dilution, the surrounding formula, and your own perception affect what you notice.
Material reference
dsm-firmenich: Habanolide® ↗This profile is an educational reference, not a material specification or a safety assessment.