p-Cymene | Perfume Material - Olfactorian

P-Cymene

Aroma Chemicals

P-Cymene

Delivers a harsh, terpenic freshness with citrusy lemon facets and spicy nuances reminiscent of cumin and oregano.

Aroma ChemicalTopCAS: 99-87-6

Odor Strength

High

Odor Type

Terpenic

Functional Profile

How perfumers typically use P-Cymene in their compositions.

Accent

2 formulas

0.0%0.5%1.0%

Build

1 formulas

47.1%47.1%47.1%

Common Formula Contexts

Fragrance styles and categories where P-Cymene appears most often.

Floral Bouquet

2 formulas

0.0%0.5%1.0%

Complex Composition

1 formulas

47.1%47.1%47.1%

TGSC Descriptions

Mosciano, Gerard P&F 25, No. 6, 26, (2000): Harsh chemical, woody and terpy-like with an oxidized citrus lemon note. it has spicy nuances reminiscent of cumin, oregano and cilantro

Luebke, William tgsc, (1984): Fresh citrus terpene woody spice

Other Descriptions

Para-Cymene

Moellhausen: Terpenic, harsh, coniferous note

Pell Wall Perfumes: Sweet, soft, fresh, lemon, bergamot
According to arctander this “highly purified material smells more citrusy, reminiscent of lemon and bergamot topnotes, having more freshness.”