Product Name

ALPHA GURJUNENE

CAS No.: 489-40-7

🟢 Difficulty: Intermediate

⏳ Lasting: High

🌸 Note: Heart / Base

Description

Alpha Gurjunene is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene associated with gurjun balsam and other aromatic plants. It has a distinctly woody and balsamic character, with earthy and resinous nuances that make it useful for creating depth in fragrance compositions. Its molecular formula is C₁₅H₂₄ and its molecular weight is approximately 204.35.

In perfumery, Alpha Gurjunene is useful for developing woody, balsamic, earthy and resinous effects. It can contribute a dry natural-wood character while helping give compositions greater depth and persistence. Its relationship with gurjun balsam makes it particularly relevant to balsamic woods, oriental fragrances and natural-style woody accords.

Alpha Gurjunene works especially well as a supporting material in woody, resinous and earthy constructions. It can be combined with patchouli, vetiver, cedarwood, sandalwood and other deep materials to create a more rounded woody base.

Odor Profile

• Woody

• Balsamic

• Earthy

• Resinous

• Dry

• Warm

• Slightly sweet

• Natural-wood nuance

Recommended Formulation Level (Educational guideline only)

• Trace: 0.05–0.20%

• General use: 0.20–2.00%

• High-impact accords: 2.00–5.00%

These are formulation guidelines for perfumers and are not IFRA limits.

Works Well With

• Gurjun Balsam

• Patchouli

• Vetiver

• Cedarwood

• Sandalwood

• Guaiacwood

• Cypriol

• Labdanum

• Amyris

• Iso E Super

• Cashmeran

• Ambroxan

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Oud Perfumes

• Woody Fragrances

• Oriental Fragrance

• Candles

• Home Fragrance

• Incense

Perfumers' Tip

Use Alpha Gurjunene to give woody and balsamic accords a natural, resinous backbone. It is particularly effective when combined with patchouli, vetiver and other dry woods.

For an oud-style construction, pair it with cypriol, guaiacwood, patchouli and labdanum. Start at a moderate level and adjust according to the desired degree of woody depth.