Oud Oliffac Woody Fragrance Base

Oud Oliffac is a renowned specialty base researched and developed by International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF). This product was created to provide a perfect alternative to natural agarwood (oud) in the fragrance industry. It solves the difficult challenges of the exorbitant costs and fluctuating quality of natural agarwood, offering perfumers a consistent, reliable, and highly applicable raw material for large-scale commercial production.

Regarding its olfactory structure, Oud Oliffac delivers a deep and rich agarwood experience that has been refined to be more elegant and accessible. The overall scent profile is characterized by a blend of woody, balsamic, creamy, and animalic notes. The top notes open with an inviting sweetness of tobacco and dried fruits. As the fragrance settles, the heart reveals shades of dark leather and warm animalic nuances. Finally, the base leaves a highly tenacious trail on the skin, featuring hints of moss and a slightly smoky woodiness. Notably, this blend successfully eliminates the overly harsh or "fecal" notes sometimes found in natural oud, making it exceptionally well-suited for mainstream market fragrances.

In the art of perfumery, Oud Oliffac acts as a highly versatile foundational ingredient with impressive substantivity and projection. It creates a magnificent synergistic effect when combined with rose to form the classic "Rose-Oud accord," or when blended with leather notes, warm spices (such as cinnamon and cardamom), and modern woody-amber molecules. The product is typically recommended for use at a concentration of 2% to 10% in fine fragrance formulations. At these levels, it adds richness, depth, and a solid structure to the overall composition without overpowering the other components.

In terms of its physical properties, Oud Oliffac is a clear, mobile liquid with a characteristic black color. It is soluble in ethanol (alcohol) but insoluble in water, and it has a flash point of 100°C (212°F). To ensure long-term quality and stability, the fragrance base should be stored in tightly closed containers, kept in a cool, dry place, and protected from direct light. Customers must also take safety precautions, such as wearing protective gloves and eyewear when handling the undiluted solution, to avoid the risk of skin irritation.