About this material
Sylvamber is a powerful modern woody-amber material, combining the dry elegance of cedarwood with radiant warmth, subtle powdery softness and a smooth, enveloping amber character.
Rich, vibrant and exceptionally tenacious, Sylvamber creates an immediate impression of polished woods and glowing amber before settling into a deep, velvety foundation.
Its refined profile brings structure and presence without feeling heavy, surrounding a composition with sophisticated warmth and an expansive sense of volume.
In fragrance creation, Sylvamber is particularly valued for its ability to strengthen woody, amber and oriental structures while adding fullness, diffusion and lasting power.
It blends beautifully with musks, resins, spices, florals, leather notes and contemporary woods, helping to create everything from luminous woody florals to dark amber, tobacco and modern masculine accords.
Its exceptional persistence makes it an elegant foundation material, extending the life of a fragrance while smoothing and connecting the composition around it.
Used with restraint, it introduces subtle warmth and refined woody texture; at more prominent levels, it can form the distinctive cedar-amber signature at the heart of the fragrance.
Manufactured using upcycled turpentine-derived materials originating from the paper industry, Sylvamber brings together high olfactive performance and a more considered approach to ingredient sourcing.
Sylvamber is a superior, higher-impact alternative to Timbersilk and ISO E Super, offering greater woody-amber intensity, diffusion and lasting presence.
Its elevated performance is attributed to a higher proportion of the highly desirable gamma isomer, with Sylvamber containing approximately 22% gamma isomers compared with around 15% in Timbersilk and 8% in ISO E Super.
It is further enhanced with complementary high-impact materials to create a fuller, more powerful and more persistent effect.
Timbersilk is available here and ISO E Super is available here.
Despite its impressive performance within a fragrance composition, Sylvamber can appear surprisingly quiet when smelled directly from the bottle.
As a long-lasting, substantive base-note material, its character is best appreciated after appropriate dilution or once incorporated into a finished blend, where its smooth cedarwood, amber and velvety woody qualities become more expansive and defined.
Sylvamber is highly versatile and may be used to enhance the odour quality, volume and longevity of a wide range of fragrance styles.
It adds polished woody depth, strengthens amber structures and helps create a more cohesive, diffusive and enduring composition.
Scent character
Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.
Note position
Base note
Material character
A closer lookOdour strength
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Tenacity / substantivity
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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-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) | Intense Cedarwood, Warm Amber, Dry Woods, Powdery, Velvety, Balsamic, Radiant, Tenacious, Voluminous, Diffusive |
|---|---|
| Solvent | None |
| Physical state | Liquid |
| Synonyms | OTNE, Octahydrotetramethyl Acetophenone, Patchouli Ethanone, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes |
Additional listed details
CAS No: 54464-57-2, 68155-66-8, 68155-67-9, 915-730-3
Safety & handling
Hazard statements:
- H315 Causes skin irritation.
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements:
- P261 Avoid breathing mist/vapours.
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
- P273 Avoid release to the environment.
- P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
- P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P391 Collect spillage.
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.Powdered petals
With rose and soft floral notesExplore a powdery floral sketch around a familiar flower reference. Compare the changing texture with the flower alone and decide whether the powder impression should feel like a gentle finish or the central subject of the composition.
A smooth wood frame
With sandalwood and a restrained muskSet the powdery character against a simple soft wood backdrop. Compare a musk variation separately, noting whether it brings your imagined texture into focus or makes the composition less distinct than the original reference.
Light through powder
With bergamot and a bright peel ideaTry a brighter contrast with citrus while keeping the powdery material constant. Compare the opening and later impressions, choosing whether the brief benefits from that change of light or calls for a more continuous soft character.








ingrid (verified owner) –
First time ordering Sylvamber, I already have some other ingredients from the same range. This one is different, with a bit more depth. Lovely.
Ryan (verified owner) –
Sergio –
Perfecto!
suson.teodor (verified owner) –
Woody, amber, and radiant — adds strength, warmth, and long-lasting diffusion; great in amber and woody perfumes.