**CAS Number:** 19870-74-7 **Synonyms:** Cedryl Methyl Ether **IFRA Limit:** None **Hierarchy:** Base **Fragrance Family:** [[Amber]] **Sub Families:** [[Woody]], [[Dry]], [[Cedar]], [[Super Amber]] ## More Info: **Where I Purchased This From:** https://evocativeperfumes.com/Cedramber **Cost per Gram(AUD):** ~$0.50 ## Description: Cedramber is a fascinating synthetic material that often serves as the quiet backbone of a perfume, adding complexity and structure to woody, ambery, and even gourmand compositions. Chemically, it’s derived from cedarwood but altered to create a unique profile that combines dry, woody warmth with soft, creamy nuances. Its molecular stability also ensures excellent longevity and diffusion, making it a go-to ingredient for perfumers looking to enhance a composition’s radiance. One of Cedramber’s key characteristics is its ability to mimic natural amber tones, though with a cleaner, more modern feel. Its woody dryness is reminiscent of cedar shavings, while its subtle sweetness and creaminess bring to mind warm, resinous amber. What makes Cedramber particularly exciting is its versatility. It bridges gaps between sharp top notes and dense base notes, smoothing transitions in a way that feels effortless. From a functional perspective, Cedramber plays well with others. It synergizes beautifully with other synthetics like Ambroxan or Iso E Super, amplifying their luminous, skin-like qualities. It also complements natural materials like patchouli, sandalwood, and vetiver, enhancing their richness without overpowering them. You’ll often find it as a quiet supporting role in modern woody or oriental fragrances, but it can also stand out when used in higher concentrations, lending an almost velvety, balsamic texture to a blend. In application, Cedramber’s tenacity is worth noting—it can cling to fabric and skin for hours, often outlasting other woody materials. Its dry-woody, slightly sweet character makes it a perfect choice for masculine scents, though it can be just as impactful in unisex or feminine compositions, particularly when paired with creamy florals or gourmand elements. In my own work, I’ve found Cedramber excels at creating a sense of balance. It fills in gaps and provides a polished finish without dominating the overall profile. It’s one of those materials that’s easy to overlook but hard to replace once you’ve experienced its magic. ## Analysis: Percentage: 100% | Time | Thoughts | Strength | Tenacity | | -------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------- | -------- | | 1 min | Dry and difusive woody note, reminds me of ambroxan but much smoother and woodier, this is also much smoother then cedarwood | 4 | 6 | | 5 min | Very dry woody smell, smells really nice and addicting | 4 | 6 | | 10 min | Still dry and warm smelling, a slight creaminess is starting to come out | 4 | 6 | | 15 min | The cedar and amber notes are starting to come out a lot more now | 4 | 6 | | 30 min | So so nice and woody, reminds me of Ambrox Super | 4 | 5 | | 1 hour | Still strong, dry and woody, not so creamy anymore | 4 | 5 | | 2 hours | This is smelling more and more like Ambrox Super the longer it sits, this is so nice | 4 | 5 | | 4 hours | This is starting to die down in it's strength and tenacity, it's still very dry and woody, you still get a very nice amber note form it too | 3 | 4 | | 6 hours | Not much change, still very dry and ambery, almost has a dry paper smell to it now | 3 | 4 | | 12 hours | Again not too much change, slightly less strong | 2 | 3 | | 1 day | I’m still getting hints of soft woody notes and amber, definitely not as strong as yesterday | 1 | 1 | ## Final Thoughts Cedramber has to be one of my favorite aroma chemicals I’ve smelled so far. It’s dry, woody, ambery, and slightly sweet. It’s the right balance of warmth and depth without being overpowering. What makes it so special is its versatility; it blends seamlessly into almost any formula, adding a subtle yet noticeable boost to the woody and amber facets of a fragrance. Whether used in small amounts for a touch of warmth or as a key player in an ambery composition, it always enhances the overall structure. I’ll always find an excuse to use it, it’s perfect!