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Ketone KV

Original designation: Cétone KV

A coded ketonic speciality whose exact odor cannot be reconstructed from KV alone; its preserved lot is the primary source.

Structural modifierIn stock for direct purchase

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1 g

€17

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Ketone KV

Olfactive character

Structural modifier

In perfumery vocabulary, Ketone KV is associated with ketonic speciality, coded grade, vintage construction, lot-specific, diffusive and structural. Its creative role is a precise modifier for contour, texture and diffusion, giving structure and character to complex accords.

  • ketonic speciality
  • coded grade
  • historical construction
  • lot-specific
  • diffusive
  • structural
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At the perfumer’s organ

In the organ, use it to build dilution ladder evaluation, enrich historical formula study and introduce texture-building after organoleptic assessment. As structural modifier, it offers signature rather than mere theme.

  • dilution ladder evaluation
  • historical formula study
  • texture-building after organoleptic assessment

Extraction & expression

This is a historical specialty grade whose complete designation is part of its character. In the organ it should be approached as a distinctive colour in its own right—an invitation to evaluate its period effect and creative tension.

Perfumer’s vocabulary

Unresolved proprietary codes
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A vintage material for contemporary creation

Preserved within the Maison Orris collection assembled by 2006, this material opens a door to an earlier era of perfumery. An uncommon voice from legendary perfumery heritage, made for mature, daring compositions—a scent from the past, ready to inspire something entirely new.

Material registerCatalogue identity and recorded details
Maison Orris reference
MO-127
Historic catalogue name
Calchauvet
Availability
Available
Register reference
C 31221
Material type
Specialty / Other
Physical form
Not recorded
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