Rich woody and tobaccoaceous profile enhances depth in fragrance blends
Long-lasting as both heart and base notes for extended scent presence
Synergizes with a wide range of other ingredients for creative formulation
Blends well with floral notes like jasmine, rose, and violet for complex scents
Can be used alone or in combination with other materials for custom perfumes
Summarized by Shop
Kephalis is a rich woody and tobacco material that really holds its ground in a blend of lighter wood chemicals such as Iso E Super. Use it to add softness and velvety goodness to a wood accord, or simply use it alone for a more interesting take on amber wood than the classic patchouli ethanone family.
According to Givaudan, “Kephalis is
Perfumery Ingredient Type
Aroma chemical
Recommended Usage Rate
2-5 percentage (%)
Perfumery Note Position
Base and heart
Olfactory Family
Woody, tobacco
Ingredient Physical Form
Liquid
Summarized by Shop
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A deep, rich, wood note
This is a wood note I have been looking for. It's got a wonderful dry and astringent wood nose to it not unlike cedramber with a sweet musk/amber quality reminiscent of cashmeran.
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Roman · June 26, 2025
Kephalis is a great ingredient. I'm experimenting with it in the context of tobacco and amber. It blends very well, and has amazing woody and herbal qualities. I find it creates a wonderful synergy with tobacco absolute, and I will try using it as a diffusive ingredient in conjunction with Iso E Super.
