A synthetic woody, ambery fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes is a synthetic aroma chemical, widely known by the trade name Iso E Super. It gives a soft woody, ambery note and is common in modern perfumes.
Where it is used
Found in perfumes, deodorants, shower gels and other scented products.
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.
Its use in fragrances is subject to industry and regulatory limits; see the EU regulation section for current labelling and restriction rules.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
- Skin conditioning – miscellaneous
- Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.
EU regulation
EU · Annex III, entry 3441-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl- 2-naphthyl)ethan- 1-one; 1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-2,3,5,5-tetramethyl- 2-naphthyl)ethan- 1-one; 1-(1,2,3,5,6,7,8,8a- octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl- 2-naphthyl)ethan- 1-one; 1-(1,2,3,4,6,7,8,8a- octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl- 2-naphthyl)ethan- 1-one
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EU) 2023/1545
Products with this ingredient (1818)
- Gardenia with Shea Butter Hand Cream · Florinda
- Pro-V Active Nutri-Plex Smooth & Sleek Shampoo · Pantene
- Football Season 3-in-1 Hair, Face & Body Wash · Bath & Body Works
- Batana Premium Hair Oil · Difeel
- Prodigieuse Hyalu Boost The Smoothing Glow Gel-Cream · Nuxe
- Tender Tonka Eau De Toilette · The Body Shop
- Spa of the World™ Tahitian Tiaré Body Wash · The Body Shop
- Spa of the World™ Bulgarian Peony Body Wash · The Body Shop
- Spa of the World™ Brazilian Cupuaçu Scrub-in-Oil · The Body Shop
- You, Me & Bubble Tea Fragrance Mist · The Body Shop
- You're My Jam Fragrance Mist · The Body Shop
- Velvet Fig & Pistachio Fragrance Mist · The Body Shop

