Javanol D (G)
Sandalwood, Creamy, Rosy, Powerful
Supplied as 1% in DPG.
About this material
Javanol
Javanol is a cutting-edge synthetic sandalwood molecule developed by Givaudan, designed to replicate and enhance the qualities of natural sandalwood oil.
It offers a rich, creamy, and woody scent profile with subtle rosy nuances, closely resembling the aroma of β-santalol, the primary component of natural sandalwood.
Javanol stands out as a powerful and stable alternative to natural sandalwood oil, offering perfumers a sustainable and effective option for creating woody and creamy fragrance profiles.
It is widely used in modern perfumery to impart a natural sandalwood character.
Its versatility allows it to blend seamlessly with floral, musky, and spicy accords, enhancing the overall depth and richness of fragrances.
Notably, it has been utilised in perfumes such as Calvin Klein’s Truth for Men and Carolina Herrera’s Chic for Men.
Powerful and substantive; Javanol is extremely effective at very low concentrations (below 0.1%), making it a potent ingredient in various fragrance formulations.
Scent character
Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.
Note position
Base note
Material character
A closer lookOdour strength
Not listed
Tenacity / substantivity
400 hour(s)
at 100%
Listed reference conditions
Supplied strength is 1% in DPG.
Fragrance development
Base note
Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data
Compound reference
Raw-material reference
This is a published reference for the named raw material. It is not a measured specification, supplier certificate or complete composition of the supplied product or dilution.
- Reference molecular formula
- C15H26O
- Reference molecular weight
- 222.3 g/mol
Published raw-material reference; no individual isomer or supplied-dilution composition is inferred.
Givaudan Javanol published ingredient reference · checked 2026-10-27.
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
| CAS number | 198404-98-7 |
|---|---|
| Odour description (decreasing) | Sandalwood, Creamy, Rosy, Powerful |
| Perfumery use | Effective from the smallest traces up to 2% of the fragrance concentrateListed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit. |
| Substantivity | 400 hour(s) at 100% |
| Solvent | DPG to give a 1% solution of Javanol |
| Physical state | Liquid |
| Synonyms | Sandal Cyclopropane |
| Recorded name / preparation | (1-methyl-2-(1,2,2- trimethylbicyclo(3.1.0)-hex- 3- ylmethyl)cyclopropyl)methanol |
| Named active molecular formula | C₁₅H₂₆O |
| 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. |
Safety & handling
Hazard statements:
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements:
- P273 Avoid release to the environment.
- P391 Collect spillage.
- P501 Dispose of contents and container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.
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.
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.







RJR (verified owner) –
Love this but it is quite faint at 1%
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Smells amazing
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Top quality product as always!
Franca Tulino (verified owner) –
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