Hedione

Hedione is one of the most revolutionary and widely used synthetic molecules in modern perfumery. Discovered in the 1960s and famously used in Eau Sauvage by Dior, hedione creates a transparent, radiant jasmine-like freshness with a slightly citrusy and green character.

What makes hedione truly remarkable is its ability to create a sense of luminosity and diffusion — fragrances containing hedione seem to radiate and float in the air. Hedione is used in an enormous number of modern fragrances because of its ability to add freshness, transparency, and a beautiful jasmine-like quality without being overtly floral.

It pairs with virtually everything and makes compositions feel more airy and radiant.