noun
- Plural of ionone; organic compounds with a characteristic violet-like or woody odor, used in perfumery and flavorings.
Usage: chemistry; technical; usually used in plural form
Examples
- Ionones are key ingredients in many high-end perfumes.
- The fragrance industry relies on ionones to create violet and woody scents.
- Alpha-ionone and beta-ionone are the most common isomers used in cosmetics.
- Ionones contribute to the floral notes in modern fragrances.