Vetiver Oil South India
Earthy · CAS 8016-96-4 · 1 supplier
What it smells like
South Indian vetiver oil delivers a robust, deeply earthy fragrance that combines sun-baked dry earth with wet grassy facets, evolving into a complex woody-smoky character with distinctive rooty and balsamic undertones reminiscent of Kerala's first monsoon rains.
At a glance
| Scent family | Earthy |
| CAS number | 8016-96-4 |
| Uses | Essential base note and fixative in chypre, fougère, and oriental compositions, providing exceptional tenacity and grounding depth. |
| Typical usage | 1.3% in a perfume compound |
| Longevity | Lasts > 400 hours on a smelling strip. |
| Appearance | Pale gold liquid |
| INCI name | VETIVERIA ZIZANIOIDES ROOT OIL |
IFRA usage limits
No IFRA restriction on record for this material. Always confirm against the current official IFRA Standard for your application.
Where to buy
Available from 1 supplier, from $6.95.
| Supplier | Manufacturer | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraterworks | TMV | from $6.95 | View → |
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