Norlimbanol
A powerful synthetic woody-amber aroma chemical with dry cedar, driftwood, and faint animalic facets; used as a low-dose structural material and fixative.
Aromatic
About Norlimbanol
Norlimbanol® is a proprietary synthetic aroma chemical used in perfumery for its extremely powerful dry woody-amber character. It is best understood as a captive/trade-name material rather than a natural extract: sources describe it as fully synthetic, with no botanical source, and identify it under the CAS number 70788-30-6. Firmenich’s materials present it as a base-note ingredient whose effect can extend from top to drydown, and PubChem lists Norlimbanol among the commercial synonyms for the same chemical entity. The material is also marketed in related trade names such as Timberol and Karmawood.
Scent Profile
In perfumery, Norlimbanol is valued for very low-dose impact, high tenacity, and structure. It is commonly described as a powerful woody-amber note with cedarwood, driftwood, sawdust, and faint animalic facets, sometimes leaning toward patchouli-like dryness. Because of this intensity, it is typically used as a trace-to-low-percent modifier or fixative in woody, ambery, fougère, leather, and functional fragrance accords rather than as a material to be dosed generously.
Use in Perfumery
Norlimbanol can be used as a focal effect or as an accent that adds texture and definition to a wider composition. Its exact impression depends on dosage and on the materials surrounding it.
