Synthetics
Alpha irone has a sweet, soft, warm aroma reminiscent of orris and violets with powdery, berry, and woody nuances, reminiscent of freshly opened newspaper.
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 19, No. 5, 79, (1994): Sweet, orris, woody, raspberry and powdery
Luebke, William tgsc, (1986): Orris floral berry violet woody powdery
Givaudan: Floral, orris, woody
Irone alpha has a rich, floral and natural character and constitutes an important element in orris and violet compositions as well as being useful when an exotic nuance is required. irone alpha is extremely diffusive and gives volume and tenacity to compositions.