Mayol Usage Analysis – Fragrance Formulation Data
Summary Statistics from 53 Professional Formulas
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Average Usage | 5.70% | Across all formula types |
| Floral Formula Average | 7.33% | In specifically floral compositions (31 formulas) |
| Soft Floral Facet Average | 4.79% | Non-dominating floral support (14 formulas) |
| Usage Range | 0.05% – 37.7% | From traces to primary component |
Role Distribution Analysis
| Role Category | Usage Range | Formulas | % of Total | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Role | ≥10% | 10 | 18.9% | Primary floral component, dominant magnolia character |
| Moderate Role | 3-10% | 22 | 41.5% | Most common usage – Floral supporting agent |
| Minor Role | 1-3% | 15 | 28.3% | Supporting/rounding, subtle enhancement |
| Traces | <1% | 6 | 11.3% | General enhancer, “naturalness” effect |
Specific Examples by Role
Major Role (≥10%) – Primary Floral Component
- Accord N° 207589 Floral woody powdery: 37.7% (dominant magnolia-muguet)
- Linden type: 27.5% (primary floral heart)
- Green Herbaceous: 20.0% (major herbaceous note)
- Accord N° 208699 Citrus floral green: 20.0% (citrus-floral bridge)
- Accord N° 208690 Amber floral: 14.5% (amber-floral complexity)
Moderate Role (3-10%) – Ideal for Soft Floral Facet
- Floral Musk Accords: 7.0% (muguet character in musk base)
- Accord N° 208704 Floral: 5.0% (supporting ylang-jasmine)
- Quintessence Florale IFF: 5.0% (sophisticated floral blend)
- Accord N° 208061 Floral green woody: 5.0% (iris-compatible)
- Accord N° 207783 Jasmin muguet: 4.0% (jasmine support)
- Accord N° 207626 Rose jasmin: 4.0% (rose-jasmine bridge)
Minor Role (1-3%) – Supporting Enhancement
- Floral fragrance compositions: 1.0-2.5% (subtle lift)
- Accord N° 207666 Floral powdery spicy: 1.9% (powdery support)
- Accord N° 207703 Jasmin carnation: 1.5% (carnation softening)
Recommendations for Iris Base Accord
Current Status Analysis
| Your current usage | 18 parts = 9% of 200-part accord |
| Role category | Moderate Role (appropriate) |
| Comparison to benchmarks | Slightly above soft floral average (4.79%) |
Optimized Recommendation
| Target Role | Recommended Parts | % of Accord | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Floral Facet | 10-12 parts | 5-6% | Matches professional soft floral usage |
| Current Level | 18 parts | 9% | Acceptable but slightly dominant |
| Conservative Option | 8-10 parts | 4-5% | Closer to soft floral average |
Functional Analysis in Iris Context
- At 5-6% (10-12 parts): Perfect “soft floral facet without dominance”; matches successful iris-compatible formulas; provides clean magnolia-muguet character; enhances rather than competes with iris.
- At 9% (18 parts – current): Still appropriate but slightly assertive; may need balancing with other florals; good for modern, more floral iris interpretations.
- At >10%: Becomes dominant floral component; may overshadow delicate iris character; better for magnolia-dominant rather than iris-focused.
Professional Usage Patterns
- In Iris-Compatible Formulations:
- Floral green woody musk: 5.0% (similar to your concept)
- Jasmin muguet accords: 4.0% (floral harmony)
- Rose jasmin blends: 4.0% (sophisticated florals)
- Key Insight: The 4.79% average for “soft floral facet” formulations aligns perfectly with your goal of “soft floral facet but without dominance” in the iris base.
Final Recommendation
- Reduce Mayol from 18 to 10-12 parts (5-6% of accord).
- This adjustment will:
- Align with professional soft floral usage patterns
- Maintain magnolia-muguet character without dominance
- Create better harmony with iris’s delicate nature
- Allow other components (Magnolia Leaf) to shine through
- Follow industry best practices for sophisticated floral accords
- Redistribution: Use the freed 6-8 parts to increase Magnolia Leaf or Cedar Virginia for better balance.
