Clearwood
A Firmenich proprietary biotechnological fragrance ingredient that renders a clean, transparent patchouli-wood profile with woody-amber warmth.
Aromatic
About Clearwood
Clearwood® is a **proprietary biotechnological fragrance ingredient** from Firmenich, introduced in 2014 and presented as a soft, clean patchouli-type material. It is sold under dual CAS numbers depending on region, and supplier literature describes it as a modern woody building block rather than a single botanical extract.
Scent Profile
Its odor profile is **transparent woody-amber**, with creamy warmth, a dark woody core, and a patchouli-like character stripped of the earthy, leathery, rubbery, and dirty facets associated with some natural patchouli oils. Secondary descriptions from trade sources add soft musky, fresh, airy, and slightly green-earthy nuances, but the central impression remains polished, clean wood with patchouli breadth.
Use in Perfumery
In composition, Clearwood® can be used **like patchouli essential oil** or as a new woody support material at higher dosages. It is typically valued for adding depth, diffusion, and lasting woody warmth while keeping formulas clearer and less heavy than traditional patchouli. Because it is a branded trade material, its technical identity is best treated as a proprietary UVCB/fragrance ingredient rather than a named natural isolate or a simple generic aroma chemical.
