Clarycet

SyntheticPOPULAR & WEIRDaromatic · green · fresh

HeartPyramid

3/5Strength

25hTenacity

1Origins

Specimen

N/A (synthetic molecule)

Definition

Clean, fresh, herbal-musky with a linalyl acetate brightness. Clarycet is a synthetic derivative offering clary sage's aromatic freshness without the heavy, narcotic sediment.

FLORAL GREEN EARTHY SWEET MUSKY HERBAL WARM FRESH

CLARY SAGE EXTRACT CLARY SAGE OIL

Type: Ingredient
Olfactive family: Aromatic
Subfamily: Herbal aromatics
Cluster: Green-herbal notes
Source: Synthetic molecule (ambrox-type, woody-amber).
Chemical class: synthetic aroma chemical

Instruments

Pyramid

TTop

HHeart

BBase

3/5Strength

Medium

odour strength

Tenacity on blotter

25hours

1 h6 h24 h3 d7 d400 h

at 10 % in DPG

Producing countries

N/A (synthetic molecule)

Scent

Clean, herbal-fresh, with a linalyl acetate brightness and a subtle musky-green undertone. More transparent than natural clary sage, less heavy, less narcotic. The impression is of the top of clary sage without the bottom -- sunlit herb garden rather than drying shed.

In PREMIEREPEAU

DISCOVERY SET7 × 2 ml →EXTRAIT DE PARFUMThe seven extraits →

The Full Story

Clarycet is a synthetic aromatic ingredient derived from or inspired by clary sage (Salvia sclarea) chemistry. It captures the clean, herbal-fresh, slightly musky character of clary sage oil -- specifically the linalyl acetate-dominant quality -- without the heavier, ambrettolide-like musky-sweet base notes of the natural oil.

The molecule provides a clean, lifted, herbal-aromatic impression that reads as green-fresh-musky. It is more transparent and more predictable than natural clary sage oil, which can vary significantly by origin and distillation conditions.

Functionally, Clarycet works as a fresh-aromatic modifier in the top-to-heart zone. It provides herbal brightness and a clean musky undertone. The note works in fougere, aromatic, and fresh-herbal compositions as a modern alternative to natural clary sage.

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Did You Know?

Clary sage oil (from Salvia sclarea) naturally contains sclareol, a diterpene that is a starting material for manufacturing Ambrox (ambroxide) -- an important ambergris replacers in contemporary use. Clarycet strips away this heavy base, keeping only the light, fresh top.

Extraction & Chemistry

Extraction method

Fully synthetic. Chemical synthesis inspired by or derived from Salvia sclarea (clary sage) chemistry.

Formula: C₁₁H₂₀O₃
CAS: 131766-73-9
Botanical: N/A (synthetic molecule)
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Odour strength: Medium
Lasting power: 25 hour(s) at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol
Synonyms: CLARY SAGE EXTRACT CLARY SAGE OIL

IFRA status

See note

Not subject to an IFRA Standard (51st Amendment)

In Perfumery

Clarycet is a synthetic fresh-aromatic modifier for the top-to-heart zone. It captures clary sage's clean, linalyl acetate-dominant quality without the heavy, musky base of the natural oil. More transparent and predictable. Works in fougere, aromatic, and fresh-herbal compositions as a modern clary sage alternative. Pairs with lavender, bergamot, and light woods.

Role in the formula

01fixative

02diffusion enhancer

03modifier

04signature note

05lifting agent

06blender

Available as

standard form