Synthetics
Kephalis has a woody, herbal scent with hints of honey.
Luebke, William tgsc, (1987): Woody old wood amber tobacco hot herbal
Givaudan: Rich, warm, woody, ambery, tobacco
Kephalis is a very versatile and rich product, used as a long lasting heart/basic note. it blends well with floral notes (jasmine, rose, violet, lavender, etc.) as well as sophisticated amber, woody-aldehydic, tobacco and masculine creations.
PerfumersWorld: Woody herbal character somewhat reminiscent of honey
Blends-well-with - +ISO-e-super
Pell Wall Perfumes: Rich, warm, woody, ambery, tobacco
The scent and chemistry authors point out that kephalis, just like cashmeran, is often a key component of synthetic reconstructions of agarwood.