Where natural vetiver oil is dense, faceted, and sometimes medicinal, Vetiveryl Acetate is cleaner and more restrained: dry and woody with a faint grapefruit-like freshness and a soft smokiness underneath. It grounds a composition without dominating it, lending a polished, modern vetiver character that sits well beneath florals, ambers, and woods. Longevity is one of its defining traits; it fixes and anchors the materials around it, holding a fragrance in place long after the top notes have gone.

Vetiveryl Acetate works primarily as a base note and fixative.

Recommended concentration: 0.1–20% in the finished formulation.

Particularly effective in:
Chypre, fougère, and woody oriental structures
Contemporary base builds alongside woody musks and ambers
Any composition needing a dry, rooty anchor without the full density of natural vetiver oil

Blends well with:
Woody musks like Vertofix Coeur or Iso E Super
Vetiver oil itself, for a fuller and more faceted vetiver accord

Suitable for non-perfumery applications such as candles and home fragrance where a warm woody depth is desired (within IFRA limits, see CAS number below)

It reinforces structure and gives weight to the base of a composition.

Material Type: Aroma chemical
Function: Vetiver / woody-earthy / fixative
Extraction Method: Semi-synthetic, esterification of vetiver oil
CAS Number: 62563-80-8
Odour Profile: Dry, woody, earthy, faintly smoky, subtle grapefruit
Appearance: Pale yellow to amber oily liquid
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and oils
Key Components: Vetiveryl Acetate (mixture of sesquiterpene esters)
Regulatory Status:
IFRA Certificate of Conformity supplied by the manufacturer to The Parfum Apothecary
Safety Data Sheet available upon request to business accounts.

IFRA restricted material. Observe applicable usage limits by application category
For external use only. Do not ingest
Avoid prolonged skin contact; may cause sensitisation in susceptible individuals
Use in a well-ventilated area
Store tightly sealed in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight
Shelf life: 2–3 years when stored correctly