Para Cymene / p-Cymene Aroma Chemical | Fresh, Citrus, Woody & Terpenic Note

Product Name

Para Cymene / Cimeno For / Cimene For

CAS No.: 99-87-6

🟢 Difficulty: Beginner
⏳ Lasting: Medium
🌿 Note: Top

Description

Para Cymene, commonly known as p-Cymene, is a naturally occurring terpenic aroma material with a fresh, citrusy and slightly woody character. Its odor profile combines citrus, herbal, terpenic, woody and mildly spicy facets.

It is found naturally in several essential oils, including cumin, thyme and oregano, and is useful for creating fresh, aromatic and natural-style fragrance effects.

In perfumery, Para Cymene is particularly useful in citrus, herbal, aromatic, green and woody compositions. It can also provide a dry terpenic character that helps connect bright citrus top notes with herbal and woody facets.

Odor Profile

• Fresh

• Citrus-like

• Terpenic

• Woody

• Herbal

• Spicy

• Dry

• Aromatic

• Green

• Slightly balsamic

Recommended Formulation Level (Educational guideline only)

• Trace: 0.10–0.50%

• General use: 0.50–5.00%

• High-impact accords: 5.00–15.00%

These are general formulation guidelines for perfumery and are not IFRA limits.

Works Well With

• D-Limonene

• Citral

• Lemon Oil

• Orange Oil

• Bergamot Oil

• Mandarin Oil

• Alpha-Pinene

• Beta-Pinene

• Terpinene materials

• Linalool

• Linalyl Acetate

• Dihydromyrcenol

• Cumin materials

• Thyme Oil

• Oregano Oil

• Rosemary Oil

• Cedarwood

• Vetiver

• Patchouli

• White Musks

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Citrus Fragrances

• Fresh Fragrances

• Herbal Fragrances

• Aromatic Fragrances

• Green Fragrances

• Citrus-Herbal Accords

• Woody Fragrances

• Natural-Style Fragrances

• Masculine Fragrances

• Modern Unisex Fragrances

• Soap

• Shampoos

• Body Care

• Home Fragrance

Perfumers' Tip

Para Cymene is useful for adding a fresh, dry and terpenic citrus-woody character. Combine it with D-Limonene and Citral for a bright citrus accord, or use it with Thyme, Rosemary and other herbal materials for a natural aromatic effect. Cedarwood and Vetiver can emphasize its dry woody character, while Linalool helps soften the overall profile.