Woody

Sclarene

Note Profile

Natural 2 perfumes

About

Sclarene has a dry, woody, and amber-like scent profile, reminiscent of cedarwood and ambergris. It imparts warmth and depth to compositions, often serving as a backbone for woody and ambery fragrances. Its aroma can also contribute a clean, slightly resinous nuance to blends.

Scent Profile

Sclarene has a dry, woody, and amber-like aroma with nuances reminiscent of cedarwood and ambergris. Its scent is warm, subtly resinous, and imparts a clean yet substantial depth that evolves slowly in a composition. The note can also introduce a faintly mineral or slightly animalic undertone, adding complexity to woody and ambery accords.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 0%

Sweet 0%

Warm 20%

Woody 65%

Earthy 20%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 0%

Origin

Sclarene is a diterpene hydrocarbon typically isolated from clary sage (Salvia sclarea) essential oil through fractional distillation. It can also be found in small quantities in other plant sources but is most commonly obtained as a byproduct of clary sage oil production for use in perfumery.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use sclarene primarily as a base note to provide structure and longevity in woody, ambery, and chypre fragrances. It blends well with cedarwood, vetiver, amber, and musks, serving as a fixative and enhancing the richness of the composition. Its subtle resinous quality helps bridge woody and ambery elements in modern perfumery.