Acetyl Cedrene Aroma Molecule
Acetyl Cedrene belongs to the family of long-lasting woody-amber materials that give structure and persistence to a fragrance. Its character is less transparent than Iso E Super and more grounded, with a dry cedarwood-like quality supported by musky and amber nuances. Perfumers use it when they want a composition to feel stable, masculine, woody, and quietly powerful. It is especially valuable in bases where a clean but substantial woody foundation is needed.
- Main impression: Dry woody amber
- Supporting facets: Cedarwood, musk, warm wood, soft amber
- Drydown character: Dry, persistent, refined, masculine
- Used for: Fixation, woody structure, amber depth, drydown support, masculine base building
Please note
This is a single aroma molecule / raw perfumery material, not a finished perfume or fragrance oil. It is intended for formulation work and must not be applied directly to the skin undiluted. Aroma molecules are powerful materials that may behave differently depending on dosage, solvent system, wax, diffuser base, cosmetic base, temperature, and the full composition. Always test in your intended application before production.
Full safety, allergen, IFRA, and technical information is provided in the SDS, IFRA Certificate and Allergen Declaration available in the “Related Documents” tab. Compliance and documentation of the final product remains the responsibility of the manufacturer.
Packaging note: 10g sizes are supplied in PET bottles for affordable small-quantity access. Production sizes from 50g upwards are supplied in premium aluminium bottles for improved long-term protection. Read more
Olfactive Profile
- Primary character: Dry woody-amber with a clear cedarwood-like direction.
- Secondary nuances: Musky, warm, slightly ambered, waxy, and softly resinous.
- Texture: Dry, smooth, dense, and persistent rather than airy or sparkling.
- Diffusion: Moderate, with stronger value in body, depth, and drydown persistence.
- Tenacity: High, making it useful as a base ingredient and fixative support.
- Comparison anchor: Drier and more cedar-like than Iso E Super, less mineral than Ambroxan, and less creamy than sandalwood materials.
Acetyl Cedrene Aroma Molecule smells like a polished woody base material with a dry cedarwood impression and a warm musky-amber undertone. It does not feel like freshly cut natural cedarwood, but rather like the refined, long-lasting woody shadow that sits underneath a perfume. Its scent is calm, masculine, stable, and persistent, giving compositions a more grounded and professional drydown.
Formulation & Creative Uses
What It Adds to Your Formula
- Fixation: Helps support longer-lasting drydown structure.
- Woody body: Adds a dry cedar-like backbone to the formula.
- Amber depth: Gives warmth and subtle ambery weight without heavy sweetness.
- Masculine structure: Works especially well in fougère, woody, leather, amber, and aromatic profiles.
- Dryness: Balances sweet, floral, fruity, or musky formulas by adding a drier base effect.
- Polish: Makes woody compositions feel smoother, more complete, and more stable.
What It Does Not Do
- It does not replace natural cedarwood: It gives a refined woody-amber effect, not the full natural complexity of cedarwood essential oil.
- It does not add freshness: It is a base material, not a citrus, green, or aromatic top note.
- It does not create sweetness: It is dry and woody rather than gourmand, balsamic, or vanilla-like.
- It does not create strong projection by itself: Its main value is structure, fixation, and drydown support.
Creative Uses
Acetyl Cedrene is excellent for woody-amber bases, masculine fougères, cedarwood accords, dry amber structures, leather compositions, and modern oriental blends. It can give aromatic fragrances a more substantial base, make woody blends feel more persistent, and add dry contrast to sweet or musky formulas. It is also useful in candle and diffuser compositions where a long-lasting woody foundation is needed.
Creative Inspiration
Use Acetyl Cedrene with Iso E Super for a modern woody-amber base that feels both diffusive and grounded. Pair it with Ambroxan for a dry ambergris-style structure with excellent persistence. Combine it with Lavender Essential Oil, Bergamot Essential Oil, and Dihydromyrcenol for a masculine aromatic fougère direction. Use it with Patchouli Essential Oil or Leather Suede Accord for darker, more textured woody depth.
Common Applications
- Fine fragrance: Useful in woody, amber, fougère, leather, musky, and masculine compositions.
- Candles & wax melts: Suitable where the final formula allows; especially useful for cedarwood, amber, leather, hotel, masculine, and smoky-woody profiles.
- Reed diffusers: Useful for long-lasting woody-amber diffusion, subject to solubility and base compatibility.
- Room sprays: Can add woody depth and drydown persistence when compatible with the solvent system.
- Soaps & rinse-off products: Can support woody, musky, and amber profiles within the relevant IFRA and safety requirements.
- Cosmetic fragrance bases: Suitable for formulated cosmetic fragrances where permitted by IFRA and final product safety assessment.
Usage, Dose & Performance
- Suggested starting dose: 0.5–3% of the fragrance concentrate for early trials.
- Trace use: Adds subtle dryness, woody body, and background persistence.
- Moderate use: Builds a clear cedarwood-amber base and improves drydown structure.
- High use: Can become strongly woody, dry, and dominant in the base.
- Diffusion: Moderate; more structural and persistent than immediately radiant.
- Tenacity: High, with strong value in long-lasting base construction.
- Blending behavior: Works well with woods, ambers, musks, aromatics, leathers, resins, and dry floral compositions.
- Overdose risk: Can make a formula feel too dry, heavy, or monotonously woody if not balanced with lift, freshness, or contrast.
Pairing Suggestions
Pairs well with aroma molecules
- Iso E Super: Adds transparent woody diffusion and smooth modern volume.
- Ambroxan: Builds a dry ambergris-woody base with strong persistence.
- Cashmeran: Adds musky warmth and a more textured woody softness.
- Dihydromyrcenol: Creates a fresh aromatic masculine structure.
- Galaxolide: Softens the dry woodiness with clean musk volume.
- Coumarin: Supports classic fougère warmth and soft aromatic sweetness.
Pairs well with essential oils
- Bergamot Essential Oil: Adds brightness and lift over the dry woody base.
- Lavender Essential Oil: Builds classic fougère and aromatic masculine effects.
- Patchouli Essential Oil: Adds earthy depth and darker woody complexity.
- Cedarwood Essential Oil: Reinforces the natural dry wood character.
- Rosemary Essential Oil: Enhances the aromatic, herbal, masculine direction.
- Siberian Fir Essential Oil: Adds coniferous freshness and forest-like depth.
Pairs well with base accords
- Amber Accord: Gives warmth, depth, and long-lasting woody structure.
- Leather Suede Accord: Adds dry woody support to soft leather compositions.
- Sandal Accord: Smooths the dry cedar effect with creamy wood softness.
- White Musk Accord: Creates a cleaner, softer woody-musky drydown.
- Tobacco Black Accord: Adds dark warmth and masculine richness.
- Vetyveryle Acetate Accord: Builds a dry, elegant, woody-vetiver direction.
Technical Data & IFRA Limits
- Commercial name: Acetyl Cedrene
- Synonyms: Methyl Cedryl Ketone, MCK Coeur Super, Acetyl Cedrene Coeur, Vertofix Coeur
- INCI name: Acetyl Cedrene
- IUPAC name: (3R-(3a,3ab,7b,8aa))-1-(2,3,4,7,8,8a-Hexahydro-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-1H-3a,7-methanoazulen-5-yl)ethan-1-one
- CAS number: 32388-55-9
- EC number: 251-020-3
- Chemical class: Ketone
- Material form: Liquid
- Flash point: > 100°C
- Solubility: Soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water
- Allergen declaration: Acetyl Cedrene is listed under the expanded EU fragrance allergen requirements.
IFRA 51st Amendment Limits
- Fine fragrance: < 100%
- Body creams, oils and lotions: < 100%
- Soap and rinse-off products: < 100%
- Reed diffusers: < 100%
- Room sprays: < 100%
- Candles: < 100%
No IFRA restriction is listed for this material under the 51st Amendment certificate supplied. For other applications, please refer to the downloadable IFRA certificate. IFRA percentages are maximum permitted levels, not recommended usage levels. The final product manufacturer is responsible for checking the correct IFRA category, calculating the final concentration, and confirming suitability in the intended application.
Stability & Handling
Acetyl Cedrene Aroma Molecule should be stored in tightly sealed containers, preferably full or nitrogen-protected, in a cool and dry place away from light. It is supplied as a liquid, so no pre-warming is normally required under standard storage conditions. Its discoloration potential is considered moderate because the material is supplied as light yellow to brown and may contribute colour to pale bases, especially at higher dosage. Testing in the final application is recommended, particularly in white waxes, pale soaps, clear gels, and light-coloured cosmetic bases.
Safety & Testing
Acetyl Cedrene is a raw fragrance material for formulation use. It is not a finished perfume and must not be applied directly to the skin undiluted.
Always review the SDS, IFRA Certificate, Allergen Declaration, and Technical Data Sheet before use. Test the material in the intended base before production, as performance may vary depending on dosage, solvent system, wax type, diffuser base, surfactant system, pH, processing temperature, and packaging.
Final product safety, labelling, IFRA compliance, CLP classification, allergen declaration, cosmetic assessment, and market compliance remain the responsibility of the final product manufacturer.
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