Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Functions: Fragrance

A fragrance ingredient with a powdery, violet-like scent. It's on the fragrance-allergen labeling list.

What it does

Adds a soft violet-and-powder scent

Typical use level

Typically about 0.01–1 g per 100 g

Watch out for

It's a labelable fragrance allergen: above the threshold, it has to be named separately on the ingredient list
Generally said to have a moderate potential to trigger allergic reactions
Reportedly also a labelable allergen in Korea (the official notice text hasn't been verified)

Based on official safety documents (CIR, SCCS and similar).

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