Iso E Super is a synthetic molecule in perfumery known for its unique woody, amber-like aroma. First developed in the 1970s, it has since become a popular ingredient due to its versatile, long-lasting scent and its ability to enhance other notes in a fragrance composition. Iso E Super is often used as a base note and is highly valued for its subtle, ethereal quality, making it a common component in modern woody and oriental fragrances.

Iso E Super has a soft, woody, and slightly amber scent with a smooth, velvety texture. Its aroma is warm and resinous, with delicate hints of cedarwood, vetiver, and a faint floral sweetness. Despite being quite subtle, it has an undeniable presence, providing depth, longevity, and a unique, almost “skin-like” warmth to perfumes. It enhances the complexity of fragrances without overpowering other notes.