Meaning & use
Irone
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Any of a group of aromatic ketone compounds responsible for the violet-like scent of orris root, used in perfumery.
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The perfumer extracted irone from orris root to create the fragrance's violet top note.
Irone is prized in the fragrance industry for its soft, powdery, violet-like aroma.
A note on using this word
Irone occurs naturally in the rhizomes of certain iris species and takes years to develop as the root dries and ages.
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orris ketone
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