Odour strength
Medium
Listed qualitative strength
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Black Agar Givco 215 5D
Price range: £6.79 through £339.99
Odour description (decreasing) Woody, Vetiver, Sweet, Balsamic, Animal, Earthy, Amber, Spicy, Smokey
About this material
Black Agar Givco 215
Black Agar Givco 215 is a Givaudan (Givco) speciality base inspired by the distinctive character of natural agarwood (oud), reinterpreted in a softer, more versatile form.
Designed to bring depth, richness, and sophistication, this material enhances a wide range of accords including woody, amber, and chypre structures.
It performs beautifully across the entire fragrance pyramid, contributing impact from the top notes through to the dry-down.
Oud, also known as agarwood or aloeswood, is one of the most prized materials in perfumery.
When the wood becomes infected by specific fungi, it produces a dark, resinous material with a complex, woody, and balsamic aroma.
Due to its rarity and cost, natural oud is often inaccessible.
Black Agar Givco 215 captures the essence of this treasured material with remarkable fidelity, offering deep woody and resinous facets enhanced by subtle fruity and cashmeran-like nuances.
The result is a vibrant, tenacious ingredient with a dark, memorable character, particularly well suited to modern masculine compositions.
It delivers a magnificent olfactory experience that rivals and, in many applications, outperforms the renowned Oud Synthetic from Firmenich.
Exceptionally versatile, Black Agar Givco blends especially well with sandalwood and rose materials. When paired with rose bases such as Bulgarian Rose Replacer, it creates a rich and captivating contrast that elevates both floral and woody accords.
Often used as a high-quality alternative to natural oud, Black Agar Givco 215 is nonetheless difficult to source and frequently out of stock, making it a highly sought after and valuable addition to any serious perfumer’s palette.
Scent character
Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.
WoodyWood-toned character
VetiverListed odour facet
SweetSoft, rounded sweetness
Note position
Top note · Heart note · Base note
TopOpening impression
HeartMain fragrance character
BaseLasting foundation
Material character
A closer lookTenacity / substantivity
Not listed
Fragrance development
TopHeartBase
Top note · Heart note · Base note
Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data
Catalogue coverage record
Molecular identity needs confirmationMolecular 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
- Acetyl Cedrene — Annex III entry 327; single-substance reference. Recorded CAS match only; composition and scope require assessment.
- Benzyl Cinnamate — Annex III entry 81; single-substance reference. Recorded CAS match only; composition and scope require assessment.
- Limonene — Annex III entry 88; substance-group reference. Recorded CAS match only; composition and scope require assessment.
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
- Benzyl Cinnamate — Annex III entry 81; single-substance reference. Recorded CAS match only; composition and scope require assessment.
- Limonene — Annex III entry 88; substance-group reference. Recorded CAS match only; composition and scope require assessment.
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
Physical stateLiquidAs supplied
| CAS number | 32388-55-9 · 5989-27-5 · 103-41-3 · 5595-79-9 |
|---|---|
| Odour description (decreasing) | Woody, Vetiver, Sweet, Balsamic, Animal, Earthy, Amber, Spicy, Smokey |
| Odour strength | Medium |
| Perfumery use | Effective from the smallest traces through to 5%Listed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit. |
| Solvent | DPG to give a 5% solution of Black Agar Givco 215 |
| Physical state | Liquid |
| Synonyms | Black Agar, Black Agar Givco |
| 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: 32388-55-9, 5989-27-5, 103-41-3, 5595-79-9
Safety & handling
Listed handling information3 hazard statements6 precautions
Signal word: Danger
Contains: 2,6,6,8-Tetramethyl-9-Acetyl-Tricyclo{5.3.1.0(1,5)}Undec-8-Ene, (R)-P-Mentha-1,8-Diene], 2-PROPENOIC ACID, 3-PHENYL-,PHENYLMETHYL ESTER, 2-ETHOXY-4-(METHOXYME THYL)PHENOL
Hazard statements:
- H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements:
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P273 Avoid release to the environment.
- P280 Wear protective gloves.
- P315 Get immediate medical advice/attention.
- P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P333+P313 If skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Professional/Industrial use only.
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.
Benzyl cinnamate
RESTRICTION · CAS 103-41-3
Category 4 — fine fragrance: 2% in the finished consumer product
All applicable specification, purity and other Standard conditions must also be met.
All IFRA categories and Standard conditions
| Category 1 | 0.36% in the finished consumer product |
|---|---|
| Category 2 | 0.11% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 3 | 1.2% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 4 | 2% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5A | 0.51% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5B | 0.51% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5C | 0.51% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5D | 0.17% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 6 | 1.2% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 7A | 2.4% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 7B | 2.4% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 8 | 0.17% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 9 | 3.9% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 10A | 3.9% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 10B | 14% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 11A | 0.17% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 11B | 0.17% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 12 | No numeric restriction in this overview cell; review the full Standard and other applicable requirements. |
CAS numbers (comment): The scope of this Standard includes, but is not limited to the CAS number(s) indicated above; any other CAS number(s) used to identify this fragrance ingredient should be considered in scope as well.
Contributions from other sources: See Annex
Flavor use consideration: Due to the possible ingestion of small amounts of fragrance ingredients from their use in products in Categories 1 and 6, materials must not only comply with IFRA Standards but must also be recognized as safe as a flavoring ingredient as defined by the IOFI Code of Practice (www.iofi.org). For more details see chapter 1 of the Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards.
IFRA Standard type: RESTRICTION
Intrinsic property driving the risk management measure: DERMAL SENSITIZATION AND SYSTEMIC TOXICITY
Amendment revised: 49
Existing creations deadline: February 10, 2022
New creations deadline: February 10, 2021
Limonene
SPECIFICATION · CAS 138-86-3, 5989-27-5, 5989-54-8, 7705-14-8
Category 4 — fine fragrance: Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded.
All applicable specification, purity and other Standard conditions must also be met.
All IFRA categories and Standard conditions
| Category 1 | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
|---|---|
| Category 2 | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 3 | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 4 | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 5A | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 5B | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 5C | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 5D | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 6 | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 7A | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 7B | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 8 | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 9 | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 10A | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 10B | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 11A | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 11B | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 12 | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
CAS numbers (comment): The scope of this Standard includes, but is not limited to the CAS number(s) indicated above; any other CAS number(s) used to identify this fragrance ingredient should be considered in scope as well.
Contributions from other sources: See fragrance ingredient specification
Flavor use consideration: Due to the possible ingestion of small amounts of fragrance ingredients from their use in products in Categories 1 and 6, materials must not only comply with IFRA Standards but must also be recognized as safe as a flavoring ingredient as defined by the IOFI Code of Practice (www.iofi.org). For more details see chapter 1 of the Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards.
IFRA Standard type: SPECIFICATION
Intrinsic property driving the risk management measure: DERMAL SENSITIZATION
Specified ingredients: notes: Oxidation products of Limonene, especially hydroperoxides, have been demonstrated to be potent sensitizers. d-, l- and dl-Limonene and natural products containing substantial amounts of it, should only be used when the level of (hydro)peroxides is kept to the lowest practical level, for instance by adding antioxidants at the time of production. The addition of 0.1% BHT or α-Tocopherol for example has shown great efficiency. Such products should have a peroxide value of less than 20 millimoles per liter, determined according to the IFRA analytical method for the determination of the peroxide value, which can be downloaded from the IFRA website (www.ifrafragrance.org).
Amendment revised: 29
Existing creations deadline: Not applicable.
New creations deadline: Not applicable.
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 accordExplore 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 directionsBuild 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 openingTry 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 | 5ml, 10ml, 30g, 100ml, 100g, 250g, 500g, 1kg, 5kg |
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Dilution Information
MaterialFragrance ingredient
Carrier / solventAs specified for the product
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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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Please ensure you have selected the correct material, concentration, dilution ratio and carrier/solvent before completing your purchase.
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.
Read the applicable SDS
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