The compound (Z)-7-cyclohexadecen-1-one is described as a musk odorant. Also described are odorant or aroma mixtures comprising (Z)-7-cyclohexadecen-1-one and one or more other odorants or aromas.
The present invention is directed to novel compounds of the structure
and a method for enhancing a perfume composition by incorporating an olfactory acceptable amount of the compounds provided above.