Ambrocenide Crystals (Symrise) AC
CAS number: 211299-54-6
Fragrance Description: Powerful, ambery, woody, musky; diffuse and long-lasting, with an elegant, radiant luminosity
Fragrance Group: Amber / Woody / Musky
Core profile: Powerful, diffuse, warm, musky
Use: Fixative and booster in amber, wood and musk compositions; gives volume and radiant brightness
Dosage: Start in perfumes with 0.5-1%; adjust to desired impact.

“The modern soul of amber, bright and powerful.”
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Ambrocenide falls into the amber/woody scent group, with a musky nuance.
It is not pure musk, but an amber-wood molecule often used as a fixative and impact booster in modern perfumes.Fragrance Profile Ambrocenide Crystals (Symrise)
- Character: Powerful, ambery, woody, musky
- Top: Diffuse, bright, slightly citrusy accent (works as a booster for fresh notes)
- Heart: Warm amber, woody, slightly balsamic
- Base: Long-lasting, musky, fixative with a radiant amber-wood depth
- Sillage: Very strong and diffuse, gives volume and projection to a composition
- Stability: Excellent, remains present for a long time in the base of perfumes
Use in perfumery
- Fixative: Anchors volatile notes and extends the shelf life of a perfume.
- Amber and woody accords: Enhances warm amber notes and gives body to woody textures.
- Musk notes: Brings musk to the top and makes the composition more radiant.
- Citrus and aldehydes: Acts as a “booster” that makes freshness last longer.
- Application:
- Fine fragrance (Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette)
- Bodycare (lotions, creams)
- Home fragrance (candles, diffusers)
- Fragrance products (aircare, detergents)
Tips & Curiosities
- Dosage: Although IFRA does not set a limit in most categories, in fine fragrance, around 0.5-1% is often used in the compound.
- Combinations:
- Wonderful with Iso E Super for a modern, transparent wood accord.
- Combine with Cashmeran or Cetalox for a luxurious amber-musk profile.
- Works surprisingly well with citrus oils (bergamot, grapefruit) to prolong freshness.
- Fact: Ambrocenide is often described as an “impact molecule” – a little bit can open up an entire composition and give it more diffusion.
- Marketing angle: Position it as a “powerful amber booster” that gives perfumes a luxurious, long-lasting base.
- Educational detail: Molecules such as Ambrocenide are popular in niche perfumery because they offer a modern alternative to natural ambergris effects.
Product: Ambrocenide Crystals (Symrise) Document: IFRA-9393 Compliance: In accordance with IFRA Standards up to and including the 51st Amendment (June 2023)
Table: IFRA Categories and Maximum Use Levels.
| IFRA Category | Maximum Level of Use (%) |
|---|---|
| Category 1 | Not approved |
| Category 2 | Not limited |
| Category 3 | Not limited |
| Category 4 | Not limited |
| Category 5A | Not limited |
| Category 5B | Not limited |
| Category 5C | Not limited |
| Category 5D | Not limited |
| Category 6 | Not approved |
| Category 7A | Not approved |
| Category 7B | Not limited |
| Category 8 | Not limited |
| Category 9 | Not limited |
| Category 10A | Not limited |
| Category 10B | Not limited |
| Category 11A | Not limited |
| Category 11B | Not limited |
| Category 12 | Not limited |
| IFRA Category | Product types (summarized) |
|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products of all types; Children's toys |
| Category 2 | Deodorant and antiperspirant products of all types; Body sprays (including body mist) |
| Category 3 | Eye products of all types; Facial makeup and foundation; Makeup remover for face and eyes; Nose pore strips; Wipes/refreshing tissues for face, neck, hands, body; Body and face paint; Facial masks for face and around the eyes |
| Category 4 | Hydroalcoholic and non-hydroalcoholic fine fragrance of all types; Aftershaves (except creams and balms); Fragranced bracelets; Ingredients of perfume kits and fragrance mixtures for cosmetic kits; Scent pads, foil packs; Scent strips for hydroalcoholic products |
| Category 5A | Body creams, oils, lotions of all types; Foot care products (creams and powders); Insect repellent intended for skin; All powders and talc (excl. baby powders and talc) |
| Category 5B | Facial toner; Facial moisturizers and creams (incl. beard and mustache care) |
| Category 5C | Hand cream; Nail care products including cuticle creams and nail lacquer remover; Hand sanitizers |
| Category 5D | Baby cream/lotion; Baby oil; Baby powders and talc |
| Category 6 | Toothpaste; Mouthwash (including breath sprays); Toothpowder; Mouthwash tablets |
| Category 7A | Hair permanent or other hair chemical treatments (rinse-off) including rinse-off hair dyes |
| Category 7B | Hair sprays of all types; Hair styling aids non-spray (mousse, gels, leave-on conditioners); Hair permanent or other hair chemical treatments (leave-on) including leave-on hair dyes; Dry shampoo; Hair deodorizer; Hair perfume |
| Category 8 | Intimate wipes; Intimate deodorant spray; Tampons; Baby wipes; Toilet paper (wet) |
| Category 9 | Bar soap; Shampoo of all types; Face cleansers (rinse-off); Conditioners (rinse-off); Liquid soap; Body washes and shower gels; Baby wash/bath/shampoo; Bath products (gels, foams, salts, oils, bombs); Foot care for soaking; Shaving creams; Depilatories and waxes |
| Category 10A | Hand wash laundry detergent (incl. concentrates); Laundry pre-treatment; Hand dishwashing detergent; Hard surface cleaners; Machine laundry detergents with skin contact; Toilet seat wipes; Fabric softeners (excl. sheets); Household cleaning products; Floor wax; Fragranced oils for lamp rings, reed diffusers, pot-pourri; Ironing water; Dry cleaning kits (manual application) |
| Category 10B | Animal sprays applied to animals; Air freshener sprays (manual, aerosol, pump); Aerosol/spray insecticides |
| Category 11A | Feminine hygiene pads/liners/interlabial pads; Baby diapers; Incontinence products; Toilet paper (dry) |
| Category 11B | Tights with moisturizers; Scented socks and gloves; Dry facial tissues; Napkins; Pillow spray; Paper towels; Wheat bags; Non-medical facial masks (paper); Solid fertilizers |
| Category 12 | Candles (all types); Machine-wash laundry detergents with minimal skin contact (pods/tabs); Automated air fresheners and all fragrancing systems (plug-ins, cartridges, solids, membranes, incense, refills); Air delivery systems; Cat litter; Cell phone cases; Deodorizers/masks not for skin contact; Dry cleaning kits (dryer use); Dryer and fabric softener sheets; Fuels; Non-aerosol insecticides (coils, papers, electrical, for clothing); Joss sticks/incense sticks; Dishwasher detergents for machines; Olfactive board games; Paints; Plastic articles (excl. toys); Scratch-and-sniff; Scent packs; Scent delivery systems (dry air); Shoe polishes; Rim blocks; Toilet gel; Scent beads |
