Dihydro Myrcenol

$14.00
Dihydro Myrcenol

Dihydro Myrcenol

$14.00
Size 5ml

Fragrance Material | Aroma Molecule

Dihydro Myrcenol is a synthetic aroma chemical used to deliver powerful fresh, citrus-aromatic brightness with strong diffusion. Clean and highly recognisable, it forms the backbone of many modern fresh, sporty, and functional fragrance profiles, like Cool Water, Eternity for Men and Polo Sport.

Dihydro Myrcenol presents a bright, fresh profile with sharp citrus, lavender-like aromatic facets, and a clean metallic-green edge. The aroma is crisp and expansive rather than sweet, projecting energy and cleanliness. It reads distinctly modern, contributing freshness, volume, and immediate impact.

Dihydro Myrcenol functions primarily as a top-to-heart note and freshness driver, shaping lift and projection.

Recommended concentration: 1–8% (lower for nuance, higher for bold fresh styles)

Particularly effective in:
Fresh, sporty, and aromatic fragrances
Fougères and modern masculine structures
Functional and “clean” scent profiles

Blends well with:
Citrus notes (bergamot, lemon, lime)
Lavender and aromatic herbs
Musks, woods, and amber materials for balance

Suitable for non-perfumery applications including soaps, detergents, room sprays, and home fragrance where strong freshness is desired

It provides immediate freshness and long-lasting diffusion.

Material Type: Aroma chemical
INCI Name: Dihydro Myrcenol
CAS Number: 18479-58-8
Origin: Synthetic
Odour Profile: Fresh, citrus-aromatic, green, metallic
Appearance: Clear, colourless liquid
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and oils
Key Components: 2,6-dimethyloct-7-en-2-ol
Regulatory Status: IFRA-compliant; Certificate of Conformity supplied by the manufacturer to The Parfum Apothecary

For external use only. Do not ingest.
Highly potent; avoid overuse
Follow IFRA guidelines for finished product limits
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
Store in a cool, dark place in a tightly sealed container
Shelf life: 5+ years when stored correctly

Essential Dilution Starter - For Beginners

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Working in dilution for beginner perfumers

Essential Dilution Starter - For Beginners

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The first rule of perfumery: never work neat.

Every professional perfumer works in dilution. It's not a beginner shortcut, it's the correct way to evaluate and blend aromatic materials. At full concentration, materials smell harsh, inaccurate, and often overwhelming. You're not smelling the material, you're smelling too much of it.

When you dilute a 5ml aromatic material to a 10% solution, you extend it to 50ml of working stock. That's five times the material to experiment with, evaluate, and blend, without wasting a drop of something precious and expensive.

For powder materials like ambroxan, calone, and vanillin, dilution isn't optional, it's essential. Powders need to be fully dissolved in ethanol before they can be accurately measured, evaluated, or incorporated into a formula. Without this step, you simply can't work with them properly.

This bundle gives you everything you need to start working correctly from the first session.

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