A macrocyclic lactone with a musky scent.
What it is
Hexadecanolactone (oxacycloheptadecan-2-one, also known as dihydroambrettolide or juniperolactone) is a macrocyclic lactone used as a musk-type fragrance material. CosIng lists it as a fragrance and perfuming ingredient.
Where it is used
Used in perfumes and perfumed products such as creams, shower gels and deodorants.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal whether it is of natural or synthetic origin.
Functions
EU regulation
EU · Annex III, entry 335Oxacyclohepta- decan-2-one
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EU) 2023/1545
Products with this ingredient (38)
- 4-in-1 Grooming Oil Barber Recipe for Men · KORRES
- Eau de Cologne Bergamot + Leather for Men · KORRES
- Perfume Discovery Set: 4 X 2ml Perfume Samples · Charlotte Tilbury
- Perfume Travel Trio: Mini Perfume Gift Set · Charlotte Tilbury
- Star Confidence 50ml Perfume: Warm Floral Fragrance · Charlotte Tilbury
- Star Confidence 100ml Perfume: Warm Floral Fragrance · Charlotte Tilbury
- Star Confidence Perfume Gift Set: Full-size And Mini Warm-floral Fragrance · Charlotte Tilbury
- Star Confidence Perfume Gift Set: Warm Floral Fragrance · Charlotte Tilbury
- Star Confidence 10ml Perfume: Travel-sized Warm Floral Fragrance · Charlotte Tilbury
- Oliwka Witaminowa 6,5 ml – Vitamin Cuticle Oil LIGHT · NEONAIL
- Perfumy w olejku Suede Musk 15 ml · HDREY
- Perfumy w olejku Black Amber 15 ml · HDREY