Cedramber, a well-known trade name owned by IFF, is also known chemically as Cedryl Methyl Ether or Methyl Cedryl Ether. It is a semi-synthetic ingredient produced from cedrol-a natural constituent obtained from cedarwood essential oils, mainly Texas or Virginia cedarwood-then methylated to yield the final material. Appearing as a clear liquid, colorless to very pale yellow, Cedramber radiates a dry cedarwood character harmonized with amber nuances and a captivating suggestion of ambergris. It is an important material in perfumers’ palettes, providing a long-lasting dry-woody/amber effect, and is widely used from fine fragrance to personal-care and home-care products thanks to its excellent stability. Developed and commercialized by IFF from the mid-20th century, Cedramber was intended as a more modern cedarwood derivative with stronger diffusion and an ambergris-like effect that natural essential oils often lack-quickly becoming a backbone of the woody-amber family.
Description
Belonging to the woody and amber olfactive families, Cedramber functions as a base note, acting as a fixative and a solid structural foundation. Its odor is marked by an unmistakable cedarwood profile that is drier and sharper than natural cedarwood oils, accompanied by a secondary ambergris facet that feels slightly salty, warm-dry, and more rugged than sweet (not a vanilla-like amber). The intensity is moderate, but longevity is excellent, often lasting for days on a blotter. In formulas, Cedramber is commonly used to build masculine woody-aromatic accords, enrich ambergris-leaning materials such as Ambroxan, and serve as the “spine” of the drydown-boosting diffusion, substantivity, and seductive depth. Classic pairings include Cedramber with Vertofix (Methyl Cedryl Ketone), forming IFF’s iconic duo for a complete cedar–leather–amber effect; with Iso E Super to enhance diffusion and a smooth, velvety woody aura; or with citrus notes to anchor highly volatile top notes, creating an interesting contrast between opening and drydown. It is often used directly thanks to its easy-to-handle liquid form, without requiring pre-dilution in a solvent.
Applications
In general use, Cedramber is widely found in men’s and unisex woody fragrances, rinse-off and leave-on cosmetics such as shower gel, shampoo, shaving cream, and also in detergents, due to its high stability in both alkaline and acidic environments without unwanted changes in color or odor-making it ideal for bar soap, laundry powder, and fabric softener. Under IFRA guidance, Cedramber is commonly described as having no specific percentage restriction due to a favorable safety profile; typical usage in fine fragrance is often 1% to 10% of the perfume compound, and it can be higher in detergents to ensure fabric substantivity. In terms of precautions, it is generally considered safe and low in skin irritation potential, and it stores easily in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place; it is relatively resistant to oxidation compared with citrus oils or many aldehydes. On the market, fragrances often cited as leveraging Cedramber include Terre d’Hermès, where it pairs with Iso E Super to create a dry, mineral-woody structure; certain versions of Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (women) may use cedar/amber derivatives that can include Cedramber in the base, contributing a clean, dry “sun-bleached driftwood” feel; and many classic men’s fragrances from the 1980s–1990s used it heavily in woody bases.
As quoted from Steffen Arctander’s Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, Volume 1 and 2: “Colorless liquid. Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils. Very tenacious woody-amber odor. The woody note is slightly dry, reminiscent of cedarwood, while the amber note is similar to labdanum or ambergris, depending on the quality of the ether (and the starting material, cedrol). Used in perfume compositions as a fixative and blending material in woody and amber perfumes, tobacco types, Oriental bases, men’s fragrances, etc. It blends well with ionones, labdanum products, nitromusks, bergamot, etc.”
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