LACTONIC NOTES

Lactonic Notes are creamy, milky, and subtly fruity accords in perfumery that evoke the natural scent of fresh cream, coconut milk, or velvety fruit flesh such as peach and apricot. Derived from lactones—organic compounds naturally found in fruits, milk, and some flowers—these notes bring softness, roundness, and sensuality to a composition. Their character ranges from sweet and buttery (like coconut or cream) to juicy and fruity (like peach or fig), depending on the type and concentration. Often used as heart or base notes, lactonic elements add texture, warmth, and a tactile, skin-like smoothness that enhances the comfort and sensuality of both gourmand and floral fragrances.

History & Production: The discovery of lactones in the early 20th century revolutionized modern perfumery by allowing perfumers to replicate the rich, edible scent of fruit and cream. Key molecules such as gamma-undecalactone (peach), delta-decalactone (creamy milk), and gamma-nonalactone (coconut) became the foundation of many iconic fragrances. Today, Lactonic Notes are created synthetically to achieve stability and nuance, often blended with musks, woods, or vanilla to amplify their warmth and longevity. Their versatile, enveloping nature makes them indispensable in gourmand, floral, and solar compositions, where they lend a sense of tenderness, indulgence, and quiet luxury—the olfactory equivalent of satin on skin.