Okoumal
WOODS AND MOSSES / woody · cedar · warm
Okoumal
| Category | WOODS AND MOSSES |
| Subcategory | woody · cedar · warm |
| Origin | |
| Volatility | Base Note |
| Botanical | N/A — synthetic molecule |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear viscous liquid |
| Producing Countries | N/A — synthetic (manufactured by a global fragrance supplier) |
| Pyramid | Base |
Woody, warm, patchouli-adjacent. Okoumal (CAS 131812-67-4) provides deep, warm, slightly earthy woody character inspired by okoume wood.
Scent
Evolution over time
Immediately
Immediately
Deep warm-woody opening
After a few hours
After a few hours
Dense patchouli-like warmth
After a few days
After a few days
Persistent earthy-wood base
The Full Story
Did You Know?
Did you know?
The name Okoumal derives from okoume (Aucoumea klaineana), a tree so important to Gabon that it appears on the country's coat of arms.
Extraction & Chemistry
Extraction method: Fully synthetic. Named after okoume wood but not derived from it.
| Molecular Formula | C₁₉H₂₈O₂ |
| CAS Number | 131812-67-4 |
| Botanical Name | N/A — synthetic molecule |
| IFRA Status | No known restrictions |
| Synonyms | OKOUMAL · OKOUMAL™ |
| Physical Properties | |
| Lasting Power | > 420 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear viscous liquid |
| Boiling Point | 303.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | 219.00 °F. TCC ( 103.89 °C. ) |
In Perfumery
Base note providing deep earthy-woody warmth. CAS 131812-67-4. Patchouli-adjacent density. Blends with patchouli, vetiver, and amber.
