Clearwood® (Natural) Firmenich AC

Clearwood® is a versatile ingredient in perfumery, loved for its soft, clean woody scent with patchouli-like undertones.

Use in various fragrance products:

• Enhance woody notes : Clearwood® enriches and enhances woody accords, giving perfumes more depth and warmth.
• Promoting sustainability : As a biotechnological innovation, it is a sustainable alternative to traditional patchouli oil, making it popular in eco-friendly perfumes.
• Providing a creative base : Perfumers use it as a foundation to create unique and modern fragrance profiles, combining it with other ingredients for innovative compositions.

Use in perfumery:

1. As a base note : Due to its soft, woody aroma with patchouli-like warmth, Clearwood® is often used as a foundation in fragrance compositions to provide depth and longevity.
2. Combine with flowers : It pairs beautifully with floral notes such as rose, jasmine or peony, adding an earthy quality that enhances the softness of the flowers.
3. Enhance Refreshment : Combined with citrus or herbal notes, Clearwood® creates a well-rounded freshness with a subtle woody undertone, perfect for modern and light perfumes.
4. Patchouli Substitution : In compositions where traditional patchouli oil may be too intense or earthy, Clearwood® serves as a softer, cleaner alternative.

When experimenting with Clearwood® to create personal fragrances, it is best to start with small amounts and combine with other notes to achieve the desired balance.

Clearwood® and traditional patchouli oil have similarities, but also clear differences:

• Fragrance Profile : Clearwood® offers a cleaner, softer, more transparent woody scent, while traditional patchouli oil has an earthy, rich, and sometimes intense aroma.
• Sustainability : Clearwood® is produced using white biotechnology, making it a more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative. Patchouli oil is dependent on agricultural cultivation.
• Versatility : Clearwood® is often used in modern, fresh and light fragrance compositions, while traditional patchouli oil is loved for its depth and complexity in oriental and woody perfumes.
• Allergen Reduction : Clearwood® is designed to minimize allergens, making it a safer choice for sensitive skin compared to natural patchouli oil.

Firmenich Note: “Depending on the country, CLEARWOOD® is identified by either the CAS number 84238-39-1 (China, Europe and Taiwan, China) or the CAS number 1450625-49-6 (Australia, Philippines, South Korea, USA and Canada).”