Myrcene Aroma Chemical | Green Citrus & Herbal Note

Product Name

Myrcene

CAS No.: 123-35-3

🟢 Difficulty: Intermediate

⏳ Lasting: Low

🌸 Note: Top

Description

Myrcene is a naturally occurring monoterpene hydrocarbon found in various essential oils, including bay, hop, lemongrass and thyme. It has a fresh, green and distinctly terpene-like odor, combining citrusy, herbal, balsamic and earthy nuances. Its character is more natural and raw than the polished citrus profile of many modern specialty aroma chemicals.

In perfumery, Myrcene is mainly used as a freshness and naturalness modifier. It can contribute green citrus lift to fragrance compositions and is particularly useful in herbal, citrus, woody and fresh accords. It can also enhance the character of essential-oil-based formulas, helping connect citrus and herbal notes with deeper woody or balsamic facets.

Myrcene is a useful material for perfumers working with natural-style compositions because its terpene character can give a formula a more freshly extracted, botanical quality. It is generally used as part of an accord rather than as a dominant standalone note.

Odor Profile

• Green

• Citrus-like

• Herbal

• Terpenic

• Balsamic

• Earthy

• Fresh

• Slightly woody

Recommended Formulation Level (Educational guideline only)

• Trace: 0.10–0.50%

• General use: 0.50–3.00%

• High-impact accords: 3.00–10.00%

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

Works Well With

• Lemon Oil

• Bergamot Oil

• Lime Oil

• Lemongrass Oil

• Citral

• Linalool

• Limonene

• Alpha-Pinene

• Beta-Pinene

• Geraniol

• Cedarwood

• Vetiver

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Soap

• Body Care

• Home Fragrance

• Candles

• Fresh Citrus Accords

• Green Accords

• Herbal Accords

• Woody Accords

• Natural-Style Fragrances

Perfumers' Tip

Myrcene works particularly well when you want to give a fragrance a natural green-terpenic lift. Combine it with lemon, lime or bergamot for a fresh citrus effect, or pair it with lemongrass and herbal materials for a more botanical character. Use it carefully in delicate formulas, as its raw terpene quality can become prominent at higher levels.