Cedramber

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Dry ambergris over cedarwood

Scent Profile

Cedramber smells of dry ambergris first, warm and diffusive rather than sweet. Rich, dry cedarwood sits close behind it and gives the note its structure. A faint earthy shade, near patchouli and vetiver, shows at the back.

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EnvelopeBase · ~44h lasting

Family Amber · Musk · Leather, Woody & Earthy

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Materials That Can Make This Note

Perfumers can use this material directly to make Cedramber.

Cedramber (2r,5s,7r,8r)-8-methoxy-2,6,6,8-tetramethyltricyclo[5.3.1.01,5]undecane ambergris · dry · woody

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Origin

Cedramber is IFF's trade name for cedryl methyl ether, CAS 67874-81-1. It is a synthetic molecule made from cedrol, the alcohol found in cedarwood oil. Some suppliers also list CAS 19870-74-7 for the same material.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use it as a dry, diffusive ambergris-woody material in the base of woody and amber accords. It adds an ambergris effect and a dry cedarwood structure. Its tenacity on a smelling strip is more than 48 hours.