Terpinolene Aroma Chemical | Fresh Pine &; Citrus Terpene Note

Product Name

Terpinolene

CAS No.: 586-81-2

🟢 Difficulty: Beginner
⏳ Lasting: Low–Medium
🌸 Note: Top

Description

Terpinolene is a naturally occurring monoterpene aroma chemical with a fresh, bright and versatile odor profile. It combines pine-like, citrus, herbal and subtly floral nuances, creating a lively natural freshness. It is found naturally in a variety of essential oils and is useful for bringing a characteristic terpene quality to fragrance compositions.

In perfumery, Terpinolene is primarily used as a fresh top-note and modifier in citrus, pine, herbal, woody and aromatic compositions. Its slightly floral character helps distinguish it from sharper pine terpenes, while its citrus facet adds brightness to the opening of a fragrance.

Terpinolene can also be used to give natural-style compositions greater complexity. It works particularly well with coniferous oils, citrus materials and fresh herbs, and can provide a lively transition into aromatic and woody heart notes.

Odor Profile

• Fresh

• Pine-like

• Citrus

• Herbal

• Woody

• Floral

• Green

• Terpenic

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 formulation guidelines for perfumers and are not IFRA limits.

Works Well With

• Limonene

• Alpha-Pinene

• Beta-Pinene

• Sabinene

• Myrcene

• Camphene

• Bergamot Oil

• Lemon Oil

• Lime Oil

• Pine Oil

• Juniper Berry Oil

• Cedarwood Oil

• Eucalyptus Oil

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Fresh Fragrances

• Citrus Accords

• Pine Accords

• Woody Fragrances

• Herbal Fragrances

• Aromatic Fragrances

• Fougère Fragrances

• Soap

• Body Care

• Home Fragrance

• Air Fresheners

Perfumers' Tip

Terpinolene is useful for creating a bright, natural and slightly floral terpene opening. Combine it with citrus oils for a sparkling fresh accord or with pine, cedarwood and juniper for a more pronounced coniferous character. Because it is relatively volatile, evaluate it primarily in the opening and early heart of the fragrance.