ionone
/ˈaɪənoʊn/
noun
- A fragrant chemical compound found in essential oils, used in perfumes and flavorings.
- The sweet scent of violets comes from a compound called ionone.
- Ionone is added to some candies to give them a violet-like flavor.
- Perfumers often use ionone to create floral and woody notes in their fragrances.