Cedryl Acetate (IFF) | Dry Cedarwood, Woody & Amber Fragrance Note

Product Name

Cedryl Acetate (IFF)

Type: Aroma Chemical / Fragrance Material
Brand/Manufacturer: IFF

🟢 Difficulty: Beginner
⏳ Lasting: Very High
🌲 Note: Base

Description

Cedryl Acetate (IFF) is a classic woody aroma chemical valued for its dry, elegant cedarwood character with warm amber and slightly smoky facets. It is particularly useful for building a clean, sophisticated woody foundation and adding persistence to fragrance compositions.

Its aroma combines dry cedarwood, woody, warm, amber, slightly smoky and balsamic facets. Compared with many sharper woody materials, Cedryl Acetate can provide a smoother and more polished cedar effect, making it useful across a wide range of fragrance styles.

Cedryl Acetate works especially well in woody, amber, fougère, chypre, aromatic and masculine fragrances. It can reinforce natural cedarwood accords while providing a stable woody backbone for floral, citrus and aromatic compositions.

Odor Profile

• Cedarwood

• Woody

• Dry

• Warm

• Amber

• Balsamic

• Slightly smoky

• Smooth

• Elegant

• Persistent

Recommended Formulation Level (Educational guideline only)

• Trace: 0.10–0.50%

• General use: 0.50–5.00%

• Character use: 5.00–15.00%

These are general formulation guidelines only and are not IFRA limits. The appropriate dosage depends on the fragrance structure, concentration and desired effect.

Works Well With

• Cedarwood Oil

• Sandalwood Oil

• Amyris Oil

• Guaiacwood Oil

• Vetiver Oil

• Patchouli Oil

• Cypriol / Nagarmotha

• Cashmerane

• Iso E Super

• Ambroxan

• Cedramber

• Timberol

• Kephalis

• Olibanum Oil

• Olibanum Absolute

• Labdanum Absolute

• Labdanum Resinoid

• Benzoin Absolute

• Benzoin Resinoid

• Myrrh Resinoid

• Oakmoss Absolute

• Galbanum Resinoid

• Juniper Berry Oil

• Cypress Oil

• Pine Materials

• Fir Balsam

• Lavender Oil

• Lavandin Oil

• Rosemary Oil

• Bergamot Oil

• Lemon Oil

• Grapefruit Oil

• Black Pepper Oil

• Cardamom Oil

• Ginger Oil

• Rose

• Jasmine

• Geranium

• Hedione

• White Musks

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Woody Fragrances

• Cedarwood Fragrances

• Amber Fragrances

• Fougère Fragrances

• Chypre Fragrances

• Aromatic Fragrances

• Woody-Amber Fragrances

• Fresh-Woody Fragrances

• Floral-Woody Fragrances

• Masculine Fragrances

• Modern Unisex Fragrances

• Niche Fragrances

• Luxury Fragrances

• Soap

• Shampoos

• Body Care

• Deodorants

• Home Fragrance

Perfumers' Tip

Cedryl Acetate is excellent for building a dry, polished and long-lasting cedarwood foundation. Combine it with Cedarwood Oil for a fuller natural cedar effect, or pair it with Iso E Super and Ambroxan for a modern woody base.

For a classic fougère direction, try Cedryl Acetate + Lavender + Bergamot + Geranium + Oakmoss. Labdanum and Patchouli can create a warmer chypre effect, while Vetiver and Guaiacwood add earthy and smoky depth.

Because Cedryl Acetate is persistent and structurally strong, start at moderate levels and evaluate the complete fragrance over time before increasing the dosage.