Sclareol (chemical name: Labd-14-ene-8,13-diol) is a natural diterpene compound, mainly found in plants of the genus Salvia (such as Salvia sclarea). Its aroma has the characteristics of wood, amber, tobacco and a faint ambergris, and it is long-lasting. It is an important raw material in the field of flavors and fragrances.
I. Perfumes and high-end fragrances
(1) Construction of core fragrance notes
Amber-ambergris notes:
Sclareol is a key precursor of synthetic ambrox®. After oxidation, it can simulate the warm and animalic fragrance of natural ambergris and is widely used in oriental and fougere fragrances.
Application examples:
Paired with vanilla and patchouli, it enhances the depth of the perfume (such as Tom Ford "Amber Absolute").
Combined with synthetic musk (such as Galaxolide®) to create a dense base note.
Tobacco-leather notes:
The dry woody smoky scent is often used in men's perfumes to simulate the texture of cigar boxes or tanned leather.
Formula fragment:
Claresol (0.8%) + birch tar (0.2%) + isobutylquinoline (0.1%) → classic tobacco leather notes.
(2) Enhanced natural feeling
As a plant extract (such as clary sage oil), it can add "natural green" to perfumes and replace some synthetic fragrances.
II. Daily chemical product fragrances
(1) Personal care products
Body wash and shampoo:
Provide a long-lasting woody afternote to mask the chemical smell of surfactants (dosage 0.05%-0.3%).
Men's grooming products (shaving cream, aftershave):
Synergize with menthol and eucalyptus oil to enhance the balance of refreshing and calm aromas.
(2) Household cleaning products
High-end fabric softener:
Combined with styrax acetate to simulate the clean feeling of "sun drying". Aromatherapy candles:
Good stability at high temperatures, as a fixative to extend the release time of woody aroma.
III. Enhancement of food flavors
Wine flavors (whiskey, rum):
Simulate the smoky woody aroma of oak barrel aging (dosage ≤10 ppm).
Baked goods:
Trace addition (<5 ppm) to enhance the complexity of caramelized flavors, commonly used in dark chocolate and coffee flavors.
