About this material
Oakwood Absolute is a rich, nuanced material in perfumery that evokes depth, earthiness, and the quiet elegance of aged wood and timeworn barrels.
The quality oak used for this material is sourced from the expansive forests of the Allier region in France.
🌳 The Beauty of Oakwood Absolute
1. Olfactory Character
Oakwood absolute is warm, woody, and profoundly comforting. It carries:
Smooth, dry woodiness reminiscent of aged oak casks used in fine whisky or cognac production.
Earthy, boozy nuances that whisper of cellars, old libraries, and artisanal craftsmanship.
Sweet-tobacco and vanilla undertones, with a leathery richness that anchors a perfume’s base.
A hint of spice, dust, and smoky warmth, but far subtler than something like guaiacwood or cade.
2. Aesthetic and Emotional Qualities
Oakwood absolute doesn’t shout—it whispers tradition, refinement, and stillness. It brings:
A quiet masculinity, dignified and grounded, yet entirely at home in feminine or unisex compositions.
A sense of heritage—evoking the grain of worn oak floors, the scent of aging barrels, or the patina of a leather-bound book.
A sensual texture, not sweet or creamy, but plush and rounded—like suede or polished timber.
3. Origins & Craft
Derived from the heartwood of Quercus robur (European oak), often a byproduct of wine or cognac barrel production.
Solvent-extracted to produce an absolute that is deep brown and viscous, with intense aroma.
Often sourced from France, where oak trees used in cooperage (barrel-making) give a highly sought-after material due to their terroir.
4. Uses in Perfumery
Oakwood absolute is a powerful base note and fixative, used to:
Add depth to woody, leather, fougère, chypre, and oriental compositions.
Ground floral or citrus fragrances with a noble, aged depth.
Complement materials like Vetiver, patchouli, tobacco, benzoin, and ambers with a rustic elegance.
If Oakwood Absolute could speak, it might say: “I am the grain of memory. The echo in a wine cellar. The warmth of time itself.”
This is a truly luxurious material not to be missed!
Scent character
Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.
Note position
Base note
Material character
A closer lookOdour strength
Listed qualitative strength
Tenacity / substantivity
200 hour(s)
at 10%
Listed reference conditions
Supplied strength is 10% in TEC.
Fragrance development
Base note
Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data
Molecular identity
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 undiluted material reference. These data refer to the named active material, not the complete supplied dilution. A raw-material IFRA ceiling is not a use level for this diluted product. The assessor must account for the actual concentration, carrier and all other formula contributions.
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
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.
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
| Odour description (decreasing) | Woody, Boozy, Aged Barrels, Fruity, Balsamic, Lichen |
|---|---|
| Odour strength | Medium |
| Perfumery use | Effective from the smallest traces, through to 10%Listed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit. |
| Substantivity | 200 hour(s) at 10% |
| Solvent | TEC to give a 10% solution of Oakwood Absolute |
| Physical state | Liquid |
| Synonyms | Quercus Robur L., Bois de Chene |
| IFRA document scope | Where an IFRA document is shared with the raw material, it refers to the raw, undiluted material. It is supplied as a reference for this diluted product; its stated limits are not limits for the supplied dilution. Check the document scope and assess the intended finished formulation. This notice does not confirm that a document is available. |
Additional listed details
CAS No: MIXTURE
Safety & handling
Not Hazardous According To EC 1272/2008
Contains: ISO Eugenol 97-54-1
May produce an allergic reaction.
Datasheets & customer documents
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Documentation Supply PolicyIFRA 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.
Raw undiluted material reference. These data refer to the named active material, not the complete supplied dilution. A raw-material IFRA ceiling is not a use level for this diluted product. The assessor must account for the actual concentration, carrier and all other formula contributions.
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.Woods in daylight
With bergamot and a crisp citrus openingExplore a spare wood structure with citrus providing the opening contrast. Compare a brighter version with the wood reference and follow how the outline changes, keeping the later impression as important as the first moment.
A softer grain
With sandalwood and a musk directionSet the woody material beside a softer wood reference, then compare a restrained musk variation. Decide whether your concept needs creamy texture, dry definition or more space between its parts before expanding the accord.
Petals on timber
With rose and a clear floral accordTry a flower-and-wood study in which both subjects remain recognisable. Compare the floral reference with the woody variation through the evaluation, noting whether the wood forms a useful backdrop or becomes the centre of the idea.






Luiza Every (verified owner) –
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