Black Agar (F)

Black Agar is a sophisticated oud speciality created by the innovation laboratories of Firmenich.

Built around proprietary molecules discovered in natural agarwood, this refined composition recreates the mysterious depth of one of perfumery’s most precious materials. 

The scent opens with a dark woody presence that quickly reveals smoky resin and supple leather facets, before settling into a warm ambered base of remarkable tenacity.

The effect evokes the scent of burning agarwood chips and polished oud resin, delivering a bold and unforgettable trail.

Black Agar lends structure and depth to modern luxury fragrances, adding dramatic intensity to woody and oriental compositions while reinforcing longevity and diffusion.

With its vibrant and powerful structure, Black Agar brings remarkable tenacity and an unforgettable dark character to the sillage of masculine fragrances.

Deep woody, smoky and leathery facets create a bold signature that enriches the base of a composition and leaves a long-lasting trail.

Black Agar can be paired in a rich and creative manner with Rosessence. The contrast between dark oud woods and the opulent rose accord produces a luxurious oriental profile often found in modern niche perfumery.

Its dark elegance makes it particularly suited to masculine perfumes, rich niche oud creations, leather accords and opulent amber blends. 

Crafted with advanced fragrance technology and a balanced blend of captive ingredients, Black Agar offers perfumers a sustainable way to evoke the richness of natural oud while maintaining consistency and performance in fine fragrance.

Product specification.

CAS No:
Odour description (decreasing): Oud, Leathery, Woody, Ambery, Smoky, Resinous
Odour Strength: Medium
Usage: Effective from the smallest traces through to 9.62%
Solvent: None
Synonyms: Black Agar, Black Agar Base, Black Agar Speciality Base
IFRA: 

Signal word: Danger

Contains:

Caryophyllene, Alpha-Phellandrene, Acetyltetramethyloctaline, Trimethylcyclohexylhexanol, Benzyl Cinnamate, Methyl Atrarate, Isoeugenol, Terpinolene, Limonene.

Hazard Inducers:

Cyclohexanepropanol, 2,2,6-trimethyl-.alpha.-propyl-Phenol, 2-methoxy-, reaction products with 2,2-dimethyl-3-methylenebicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, hydrogenated Phenol, 3-propyl-

Hazard statements:

• H318 Causes serious eye damage.
• H315 Causes skin irritation.
• H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
• H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements:

• P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
• P261 Avoid breathing mist/vapours.
• P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
• P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
• P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P405 Store locked up.

Professional/Industrial use only.