**CAS Number:** 33704-61-9
**Synonyms:** Musk Indanone
**IFRA Limit:** 3.8
**Hierarchy:** Base Note
**Fragrance Family:** [Musk]
**Sub Families:** [Metallic], [Woody], [Spicy]
## More Info:
**Where I Purchased This From:** https://fraterworks.com/products/cashmeran
**Cost per Gram(AUD):** $2
## Description:
Cashmeran is a synthetic material developed by IFF in the late 1970s. It has a uniquely complex character, combining the softness of musk, the warmth of woods, and a subtle spicy, almost mineral freshness. It’s often described as "cashmere-like", warm, cocooning, and cozy.
This material bridges the gap between clean white musks and dry woods, with a slight peppery undertone and a diffusive, almost airy quality. Cashmeran is highly versatile and widely used in modern perfumery to add texture and diffusion to both the base and heart of a composition.
It works especially well in woody, amber, musky, and spicy fragrances and is a staple in both masculine and feminine blends.
## Analysis:
Percentage: 10%
| Time | Thoughts | Strength | Tenacity |
| -------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------- | -------- |
| 1 min | Opens with a warm, comforting character, accompanied by a sharp, spicy-metallic undertone. | 8 | 7 |
| 5 min | No perceptible changes in character or intensity. | 8 | 7 |
| 10 min | Remains consistent, no noticeable evolution. | 8 | 7 |
| 15 min | A subtle green nuance begins to emerge, adding a soft, fresh dimension. | 8 | 7 |
| 30 min | Continues to exhibit a green-metallic facet, otherwise unchanged. | 8 | 7 |
| 1 hour | Still projecting well. The warmth and fuzzy texture remain dominant, while the green note softens. A faint aquatic nuance begins to surface. | 8 | 7 |
| 2 hours | Slight reduction in intensity. The fuzzy, metallic-spiced quality persists, but with less sharpness. | 7 | 6 |
| 4 hours | No major changes in character or strength, occasional wafts continue to appear. | 7 | 6 |
| 6 hours | Minimal evolution, fragrance remains stable. | 7 | 6 |
| 12 hours | Noticeably softened. The metallic edge has faded significantly, leaving behind a cleaner, softer impression with traces of spice. | 4 | 4 |
| 1 day | No longer detectable | 0 | 0 |
## Final Thoughts
Cashmeran proves to be a remarkably versatile and long-lasting material. It opens with a warm, fuzzy softness layered over a sharp, spicy-metallic edge that gradually mellows into a cleaner, more comforting character over time. Even at low doses, it maintains presence for many hours on a test strip, showcasing both strength and tenacity.
I find it especially valuable in adding depth, texture, and complexity to the base of a composition. Its ability to bridge musky, woody, and slightly aquatic or spicy facets makes it an excellent choice for enhancing the richness and longevity of a fragrance. A little goes a long way, and it's a staple in my palette for grounding and rounding out a formula.