Suederal LT 2010/2020 (I)
Soft Suede Leather, Musky, Slightly Animalic, Warm, Dry, Tobacco, Woody-Amber, Powerful
About this material
Refined Suede & Modern Leather Accord
Suederal LT 2010/2020 from IFF is a contemporary reinterpretation of the iconic Suederal leather accord, crafted to deliver a soft, elegant suede effect with enhanced diffusion and modern substantivity.
Designed for today’s fine fragrance and functional perfumery, this low-tar (LT) version offers exceptional smoothness while preserving the unmistakable sensuality of supple leather.
Opening with clean, airy leather facets, Suederal LT quickly reveals a velvety suede heart, subtly animalic yet polished, free from harsh smoky or phenolic edges.
The dry-down is warm, musky, and gently ambery, lending depth, roundness, and a tactile skin-like quality that blends seamlessly into both classic and avant-garde compositions.
Prized for its ability to elevate leather structures, reinforce floral cores, or add a refined sensual undertone to woods, ambers and musks; this updated 2010/2020 iteration offers improved stability, cleaner diffusion and longer-lasting performance, making it an indispensable tool for perfumers seeking modern leather elegance without aggression.
Suederal LT 2010/2020 represents the refined leather style favoured in contemporary niche and luxury perfumery, where a soft, enveloping suede effect is preferred over overt smoke or bitterness.
Its smooth, modern leather profile aligns with the aesthetic found in fragrances such as Tom Ford – Tuscan Leather, YSL Babycat, Hermès Osmanthe Yunnan, and Le Labo Santal 33—scents that showcase leather as polished, sensual, and seamlessly blended, rather than raw or abrasive.
While exact formulas remain proprietary, Suederal-type leather bases are widely used to achieve this clean, luxurious leather signature, making LT 2010/2020 ideal for recreating or modernising contemporary leather accords.
Compared to Classic Leather Materials
Birch Tar: smoky, phenolic, and aggressive
Isobutyl Quinoline (IBQ): sharp, bitter, and green-leathery
Suederal LT 2010/2020: smooth suede, musky warmth, modern elegance
A contemporary alternative to traditional leather harshness, Suederal LT delivers leather without smoke, bitterness, or abrasion—perfect for today’s refined compositions.
Why Perfumers Choose Suederal LT 2010/2020
Modern alternative to birch tar and IBQ
Smooth, suede-like leather without smoke or bitterness
High substantivity and excellent blending power
IFRA-compliant, contemporary leather solution
Ideal for niche, extrait, and luxury fine fragrance
Scent character
Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.
Note position
Top note · Heart note · Base note
Material character
A closer lookOdour strength
Listed qualitative strength
Tenacity / substantivity
High – Excellent tenacity, with long-lasting dry-down
Listed reference conditions
Fragrance development
Top note · Heart note · 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-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
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) | Soft Suede Leather, Musky, Slightly Animalic, Warm, Dry, Tobacco, Woody-Amber, Powerful |
|---|---|
| Odour strength | Medium |
| Perfumery use | Effective from the smallest traces through to 5%Listed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit. |
| Substantivity | High – Excellent tenacity, with long-lasting dry-down |
| Solvent | None |
| Physical state | Liquid |
| Synonyms | Suederal IFF, Leather Base, Suederal LT |
Safety & handling
Signal word: Warning
Contains: 112-39-0 METHYL PALMITATE
Hazard statements:
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements:
- P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours.
- P280 Wear protective gloves.
- P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
- P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
- P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
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-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.
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.A petal backdrop
With rose and a simple floral accordExplore the musk material as a setting for a familiar flower. Compare the flower alone and the musk variation through the evaluation, focusing on the texture you perceive and whether the flower remains distinct against its new backdrop.
Quiet woods
With sandalwood and transparent woodsBuild a spare wood-and-musk study with only a few moving parts. Compare soft and dry wood directions separately, then choose the combination whose balance feels closest to your intended outline instead of adding every appealing note.
Clean brightness
With bergamot and an airy floral ideaTry a brighter musk direction with citrus as the opening contrast. Assess it beside a matching reference without the citrus, noting how the clean, floral or woody aspects you actually perceive develop over the evaluation.







Joanna Bereda (verified owner) –
Perfect. New suede purse scent ☺️
Ryan (verified owner) –