Indole

Indole is a legendary, complex, and highly potent aroma chemical in classical and modern perfumery, renowned for its dual nature. In its pure, undiluted form, it possesses a harsh, heavy, and distinctly animalic (sometimes described as mothball or fecal) character. However, when highly diluted, it transforms into an absolute powerhouse of floral perfumery, revealing an incredibly rich, narcotic, and sensual profile. It is the secret ingredient responsible for the hypnotic, heavy scent of blooming white flowers at night.

Suitable for both niche and commercial fragrance development, Indole is an absolute necessity for reconstructing authentic jasmine, tuberose, orange blossom, and gardenia accords. It breathes a "living," organic warmth into synthetic floral blends, taking them from flat and soapy to sultry and realistic. Developed for professional perfumers, fragrance manufacturers, perfume brands, and research laboratories, our Indole delivers consistent high purity, extreme potency, and immense depth for premium commercial fragrance production.

(Note: Indole is known to cause discoloration—turning pink or brown upon exposure to light and air—which should be accounted for in product formulation, particularly in soaps and clear liquids.)

Odour Profile

• Animalic

• Heavily Floral (in dilution)

• Narcotic & Sultry

• Jasmine-like

• Musty / Earthy

• Intensely Warm

• Pungent (in pure state)

Applications

• Fine Fragrances (Especially White Floral, Oriental & Vintage profiles)

• Eau De Parfum

• Extrait De Parfum

• Attars & Perfume Oils

• Premium Incense & Bakhoor

• Home Fragrance & Scented Candles

• Personal Care Products (Note: May cause discoloration)

Why Perfumers Choose Indole

• The Indispensable Core Ingredient for Authentic Jasmine and Tuberose

• Breathes a Natural, "Living" Quality into Synthetic Floral Accords

• Provides an Exotic, Sensual, and Narcotic Depth

• Highly Cost-Effective (Requires extreme trace amounts, usually <0.1%)

• Acts as a Powerful Fixative for Floral and Oriental Blends

• Imparts a Classic, Vintage Richness to Modern Perfumes

• Professional Grade Aroma Chemical

Technical Specifications (Product Information)