Vetiveryl Acetate
The scent is woody, sweet, vetiver, dry, persistent.
Vetiveryl acetate has the velvety character of vetiver, but without the harshness or smoky notes that can be present in the natural oil.
This fragrance molecule is therefore often used to soften the scent of vetiver (essential oil) .
CAS : 117-98-6
Appearance : Colorless to light yellow oily liquid
Tenacity : Very high — stays on scent strips for days
IFRA Status : Not Restricted
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Vetiveryl Acetate is a refined fragrance extracted from vetiverol (a fraction of vetiver oil).
It is known for its soft, woody, dry and slightly sweet vetiver character , without the smoky or earthy notes of natural vetiver.Fragrance profile
- Fragrance : Woody, dry, slightly sweet, with a velvety vetiver nuance
- Character : Elegant, clean and long lasting
- Fragrance component type : Base note — provides depth and fixation
Application in perfumes
Vetiveryl Acetate is used to:
- Natural vetiver to soften in compositions
- Adding woody elegance to chypres, fougères and modern amber fragrances
- Enhance masculine perfumes without being aggressive
- To fix lighter notes such as citrus, lavender and florals
Popular in:
- Luxury men’s fragrances (such as Terre d’Hermès, Dior Homme)
- Unisex woody perfumes
- Niche fragrances with a dry, mineral vetiver base

