Synthetic

Norlimbanol

Note Profile

Molecule 4 perfumes

About

Powerful woody

Scent Profile

Norlimbanol is a potent synthetic woody note with a dry, ambery character and subtle smoky undertones. It exhibits a long-lasting, diffusive quality, evolving from a crisp cedar-like opening to a warm, slightly leathery finish. The scent is clean and transparent, lacking the sweetness found in some natural woods.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeBase · ~48h lasting

Family Woody & Earthy, Amber · Musk · Leather

Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.

What this is made of

1-(2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexyl)hexan-3-ol

Names this molecule

CAS 70788-30-6

CORRECTED 2026-08-14: this edge said the material was not held, and it is - as '70788-30-6' (CAS 70788-30-6). The gap was in the LOOKUP, not the catalogue: we store this molecule under its systematic or registry name, the edge was authored against the trade name, and nothing matched. Supplier catalogues published the CAS and PubChem confirmed it (CID 116699). Previously: A Firmenich captive we do not hold. The material that would realise this note is Norlimbanol; we do not hold it, so this edge names the gap rather tha

Restricted: An IFRA Standard limits how much of this a perfumer can use the limit applies to the perfumer, not the wearer

These are facts about the substance, not about any perfume with this note.

Why that matters

A perfume that names Norlimbanol can use a different extract, a reformulated version, or a synthetic reconstruction. It can also hold less than the amount that requires a declaration. We cannot tell which applies. These rows cover only the substances we hold a link for.

How the layers join

Origin

Norlimbanol is produced through organic synthesis in laboratories, with no direct natural source. It is part of the family of polycyclic musks and woody aroma chemicals, developed for its stability and performance in perfumery.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use Norlimbanol primarily in the base of fragrances to impart strength, longevity, and a modern woody signature. It blends well with other woody, amber, and musky notes, and is often used to anchor contemporary compositions or add structure to floral and citrus accords.