• 10% dilution in DEP (Diethyl Phthalate) for easy use in oil-based systems
• Provides strong fixative and diffusion power to base notes
• Perfect for oriental, musky, animalic, and vintage-style fragrances
• Used in attars, perfume sprays, incense pastes, and oil perfumes
• Long-lasting and diffusive, even in trace amounts

10% Musk Xylol in DEP is a ready-to-use dilution of Musk Xylol, one of the most classic nitro musks used in perfumery. Known for its sweet, powdery, slightly woody, and animalic musky scent, Musk Xylol delivers strong fixative power and deep longevity to perfume compositions. In this blend, it is diluted at 10% in DEP (Diethyl Phthalate), a common solvent in perfumery, making it perfect for precise dosing in attars, sprays, solid perfumes, and traditional oriental fragrances.

Musk Xylol is especially favored for retro, heavy, and sensual blends, and it pairs wonderfully with rich bases like Civet, Ambroxan, Tolu Balsam, and Tonka Bean Oil to provide a lasting musky backbone.

INCI Name: Musk Xylol

CAS Number: 81-15-2

Molecular Formula: C12H15N3O6

Appearance: White crystalline solid (in DEP: clear pale liquid)

Odor Description: Musky, powdery, sweet, slightly animalic, warm

Purity: 10% in Diethyl Phthalate

Melting Point: ~114–116°C (pure)

Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling

Flash Point: ~126°C

Density: ~1.02 g/cm³

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, DEP; insoluble in water

Recommended Usage: 0.1% – 2% of this 10% dilution in final blend

Category: Nitro Musk Fixative – Base Note – Perfumery Use Only

Use 0.5–1.5% of this 10% Musk Xylol dilution to provide deep fixation and musky sweetness to perfume bases. Best paired with Civet, Tolu Balsam, and Ambroxan for sensual depth. Works great in oil-based roll-ons, oriental attars, and incense formulations.

💡Want to create a heavy oriental musky attar? 🐾💫 Add 1% of this 10% Musk Xylol blend with Civet and Tolu Balsam for a rich, sensual base that lingers all day—perfect for intense, luxurious blends. 🌙🧴

Q1: Is Musk Xylol safe to use?

While still used in traditional perfumery, Musk Xylol is regulated due to environmental concerns. Always check IFRA limits and local regulations before using in commercial products.

Q2: What does it smell like?

It has a sweet, powdery, slightly woody-musky scent with a subtle animalic warmth—classic and long-lasting.

Q3: Can I use it in attars or oil perfumes?

Yes! This DEP-based dilution is perfect for oil-based systems and attar compositions.

Q4: What fragrances is it best suited for?

Ideal for oriental, animalic, vintage, amber, and oud-based fragrances that require a deep, lasting musky touch.

Q5: What’s the difference between Musk Xylol and white musks like Tonalide?

Musk Xylol is a nitro musk with a heavier, vintage, animalic tone, while Tonalide is a macrocyclic musk with a soft, clean, modern musk profile.