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Kephalis

Rated 4.67 out of 5 based on 3 customer ratings

(3 customer reviews)

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Odour description (decreasing): Rich, Warm, Woody, Amber, Tobacco, Honeyed, Herbal, Leathery, Slightly Smoky

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Perfume Extract · Material profile

Kephalis

Odour description (decreasing)

Rich, Warm, Woody, Amber, Tobacco, Honeyed, Herbal, Leathery, Slightly Smoky

Amber Herbal Leather Woody Heart noteBase note

Woody family inspiration

About this material

Kephalis builds warmth through layers of dry wood, amber and softly cured tobacco.

Its character is rich and enveloping, with enough woody dryness to give the warmer facets definition.

The result is a material that can bring both depth and an expansive sense of volume to the heart and base of a fragrance.

Honeyed, herbal and subtly leathery nuances run through this woody-amber body, with a fine smoky edge adding shadow.

These facets make it especially rewarding in compositions that need texture: warm woods, tobacco, dark florals and resinous themes all offer different ways to explore its character.

Its persistent presence helps carry a woody theme through the dry-down.

Used as a supporting material, it can give a fragrance a fuller foundation; placed more prominently, its tobacco-amber warmth becomes an important part of the fragrance’s identity.

Odour profile

The main impression is warm, woody and ambery, with a rounded tobacco-like depth.

A honeyed softness gives the dry wood a gentle sweetness, while herbal and leathery touches add detail around its edges.

The smoky nuance is one element within this broader profile.

It is useful to think of the material as textured warmth: dry and softly sweet facets working together, with a lasting woody body beneath them.

Using Kephalis in perfumery

Use it to develop woody-amber bases, deepen tobacco accords and give aromatic compositions a warmer foundation.

In an oud-style accord, explore how its dry wood, tobacco and leather facets interact with darker resinous and earthy notes.

Kephalis also works well around floral themes such as rose, jasmine, violet and lavender.

Its warmth can give those notes a richer setting while allowing their individual character to remain clear.

Compare the opening, heart and dry-down when adjusting the balance, particularly where a light floral theme sits above a substantial woody base.

Creative pairings

Explore ISO E Super for an airy woody setting, or Cashmeran for a more textured woody-musky direction.

Cedar and patchouli can emphasise dryness and depth; sandalwood notes can soften the overall impression.

Rose and a restrained leathery accord offer a rich contrast to its tobacco warmth.

For a softer amber direction, explore benzoin or tonka notes, keeping the sweetness in proportion to the wood.

Lavender and aromatic herbs provide another route, bringing freshness and definition above the warm base.

Scent character

Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.

Note position

Heart note · Base note

TopOpening impression

HeartMain fragrance character

BaseLasting foundation

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Odour strength

Medium

(recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less)

Listed qualitative strength

Tenacity / substantivity

96 hour(s)

at 100%

Listed reference conditions

Fragrance development

TopHeartBase

Heart note · Base note

Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data

Recorded identity reference

Molecular identity

Molecular reference

2D structure for the named substance

C₁₄H₂₄O₂

Molecular weight: 224.34 g/mol
IUPAC name: 4-(1-ethoxyethenyl)-3,3,5,5-tetramethylcyclohexan-1-one

More compound properties

Computed and structural reference properties for the named compound. These are not measured supplier specifications or properties of a complete dilution, mixture or batch.

XLogP (computed): 3.1
Exact mass (Da): 224.177630004
Monoisotopic mass (Da): 224.177630004
Topological polar surface area (Å²): 26.3
Complexity: 280
Formal charge: 0
Hydrogen bond donors: 0
Hydrogen bond acceptors: 2
Rotatable bonds: 3
Heavy atoms: 16
Isotope atoms: 0
Atom stereocentres: 0
Bond stereocentres: 0
Covalent units: 1
SMILES: CCOC(=C)C1C(CC(=O)CC1(C)C)(C)C
InChI: InChI=1S/C14H24O2/c1-7-16-10(2)12-13(3,4)8-11(15)9-14(12,5)6/h12H,2,7-9H2,1,3-6H3
InChIKey: YLNYLLVKHRZLGO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Reference data checked 2026-10-27.

This molecular reference matches the catalogue’s recorded CAS and formula. It does not confirm the supplied grade, purity, stereochemistry, isomer proportions, composition, impurities or unlisted constituents.

Fragrance allergen reference

Generic regulatory reference only. This is not a supplier allergen declaration, measured composition, allergen-free claim or finished-product labelling assessment.

Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.

European Union / Northern Ireland

No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.

Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.

Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 · Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 with 11 November 2025 corrigendum; checked 2026-10-26.

Held EU transition dates: placing noncompliant products on the market until 2026-07-31; making them available until 2028-07-31. Check applicability and current law for the intended market. 2025 corrigendum.

Great Britain

Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III (Great Britain) · legislation.gov.uk current text checked 2026-10-26.

Current supplier composition or allergen declarations are required to assess naturals, bases, mixtures and actual concentrations. Reference data checked 2026-10-26; bundle 2026-10-27. Supplementary private documents remain separate.

Product specification

Physical stateLiquidReviewed product form

CAS number	36306-87-3
Odour description (decreasing)	Rich, Warm, Woody, Amber, Tobacco, Honeyed, Herbal, Leathery, Slightly Smoky
Odour strength	Medium (recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less)
Perfumery use	Effective from the smallest traces, through to 8%Listed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit.
Substantivity	96 hour(s) at 100%
Solvent	None
Physical state	Liquid
Synonyms	Woody Cyclohexanone, Tetramethyl Ethoxy Vinyl Cyclohexanone
Recorded name / preparation	4-(1-ethoxyethenyl)-3, 3, 5, 5-tetramethylcyclohexan-1-one
Molecular formula	C₁₄H₂₄O₂

Safety & handling

Listed handling information2 hazard statements7 precautions

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements:

H315 Causes skin irritation.
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements:

P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water.
P332+313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

Professional/Industrial use only.

Professional-use information

Datasheets & customer documents

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IFRA formulation guide

Generic reference only — not an IFRA certificate, compliance decision or use recommendation. The Responsible Person and qualified safety assessor must assess the actual finished formula using current applicable IFRA Standards, supplementary documentation where available and the CPSR.

Source: 51st Amendment overview, held source checked 2026-10-21. Bundle 2026-10-27. Individual Standards prevail over the overview.

No direct IFRA overview entry matched the recorded CAS in this held dataset. This does not mean unrestricted use, absence of relevant Standards or compliance. Constituent restrictions may still apply.

IFRA source overview · Individual IFRA Standards and supplementary documentation

Supplier certificates and private documents are separate evidence. Their availability does not determine whether this generic guide is shown. This is a dated local reference, not a live regulatory feed.

Creative ideas to explore

Creative directions, not tested formulas.

Smoke and petals

With rose and a clear floral accord

Explore a smoky rose sketch by setting the listed smoke character beside a familiar flower. Compare it with the rose alone, deciding whether the accent suggests a distant atmosphere, a charred edge or too much darkness.

Timber and embers

With sandalwood and dry wood directions

Build a wood-focused study with the smoky material as the changing element. Compare a smooth wood setting with a drier one and keep notes on the difference between a recognisable timber impression and an abstract smoke effect.

A bright interruption

With bergamot and an aromatic opening

Try citrus brightness as a deliberate contrast to the smoky direction. Compare a matching version without the citrus, then judge whether the opening creates a useful transition into smoke or belongs to a different composition.

Volume	10ml, 30ml, 100ml, 250g, 500g, 1kg

Dilution Information

MaterialFragrance ingredient

Carrier / solventAs specified for the product

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Concept illustration only; no dilution ratio or carrier is implied for this material. Refer to the product specification and label.

The suffix D forms part of the product name and indicates that the material is supplied as a dilution rather than at full strength.

POD = Precious Oil Dilution, typically intended for aromatherapy applications.

AOD = Absolute Oil Dilution, indicating that the product is supplied as a diluted absolute.

The dilution ratio and carrier/solvent are stated within the product specification and will also be shown on the product label.

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While we endeavour to ensure that product names and suffixes accurately reflect the material supplied, the product specification (including the stated dilution ratio and carrier/solvent) shall take precedence in the event of any omission, abbreviation, naming variation, or delayed update to a product title.

Please ensure you have selected the correct material, concentration, dilution ratio and carrier/solvent before completing your purchase.

3 reviews for Kephalis

Rated 5 out of 5
Jayesh H. (verified owner) – March 16, 2026
Added a tiny amount to some of my Oud accords and this stuff makes the overall smell dryer, more smoky and deep
Rated 4 out of 5
Anis Dadou (verified owner) – November 23, 2025
Another essential for modern loud oud recreations. Very sweet, and dries down to patchouli like.
Rated 5 out of 5
Paul (verified owner) – September 7, 2025
A nice warm honey like rich smell that adds a nice note to fragrances

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Handling precautions

For professional perfumery use only. Not for direct application to skin or ingestion. Keep out of reach of children.

Handle using the precautions specified for the material. Wear suitable protective gloves and eye protection where required.

Keep away from sources of ignition where applicable and avoid release to the environment.

Keep containers securely closed and store under the conditions specified on the product label and SDS. Keep liquid containers upright.

If swallowed or otherwise exposed, follow the SDS first-aid instructions and seek medical advice as appropriate. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by a medical professional.

Product-specific warnings, handling precautions and storage requirements take precedence over this general information.

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