It is also similar in chemical structure to the natural musk scents civetone and muscone.

[3] 5-Cyclohexadecenone has a strong musk scent[4] with floral, amber, and civet tones.

[2] It is used as a substitute for natural musk in perfumes, cosmetics, and soaps.

[1][5] Trade names include Ambretone,[2] Velvione,[4] and TM-II.

[5] 5-Cyclohexadecenone can exist as either of two cis/trans isomers and the commercial product is typically a mixture of the two.