Woody

Pinene

Note Profile

Natural

About

Pinene has a sharp, fresh, and invigorating scent reminiscent of pine needles and forest air. It brings a natural, resinous, slightly herbal facet to fragrances, often evoking the sensation of walking through a coniferous forest. In perfumery, it is prized for its ability to add brightness and lift to woody and green compositions.

Scent Profile

Pinene has a crisp, penetrating aroma with pronounced pine needle and resin notes, accompanied by subtle camphoraceous and herbal undertones. Its scent is fresh and airy, evoking coniferous forests and clean woodland air. As it evolves, pinene maintains its brightness while blending seamlessly with other green and woody elements.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 35%

Sweet 0%

Warm 0%

Woody 55%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 40%

Origin

Pinene is a bicyclic monoterpene found abundantly in the essential oils of pine trees and other conifers. It is typically obtained through steam distillation of pine resin or wood, and is present in both alpha- and beta-pinene isomers. Industrially, it is also isolated from turpentine oil, a byproduct of the paper and timber industries.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use pinene primarily as a top note to impart freshness and lift in woody, green, and aromatic compositions. It blends well with other terpenes, citrus, herbal, and balsamic notes, enhancing naturalistic and outdoorsy accords. Pinene is valued for its ability to add realism and vibrancy, especially in fougère, chypre, and forest-inspired fragrances.

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