Aroma ChemicalTerpenicTop note
P-Cymene.
Delivers a harsh, terpenic freshness with citrusy lemon facets and spicy nuances reminiscent of cumin and oregano.
CAS Registry
99-87-6
Odor Strength
High
Pyramid
Top
IFRA Status
Unrestricted
Cat 4 · Fine fragranceFrom the literature
TGSC, suppliers, and others, quoted as filed.
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”
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.””
Functional profile
How perfumers typically use P-Cymene — concentration ranges (min · median · max) across community formulas.
Accent
2 formulas
Build
1 formula
Common formula contexts
Fragrance styles and categories where P-Cymene appears most often.
Floral Bouquet
2 formulas
Complex Composition
1 formula
