Carrot Seed Essential Oil (IFF®)

A lightly terpenic brightness introduces a predominantly earthy, root-like character. The main body combines dry woodiness and carrot-root nuances with a powdery impression reminiscent of orris, softened by warmth and restrained sweetness. A subtle spicy shading adds depth to the soil-like character. Its lasting base-note contribution retains the emphasis on roots and powder; the supplier provides no measured projection or timed blotter-development observations.

Adds persistent earthy depth and a powdery root character to the base, connecting vegetal elements with orris-like effects. It offers an economical way to supply part of an orris impression rather than a complete replacement for orris. Particularly useful in chypre compositions and iris, soil or woody accords, including an earthy supporting role beneath violet.

The supplier gives 0.1–1% of the fragrance concentrate as the usual formulation range, particularly for orris, chypre and earthy structures. A separate laboratory note mentions 0.1–2% in the finished fragrance; this is a different stated basis and should not be treated as a concentrate range. Excessive dosing can make the composition overtly vegetal. These figures are formulation guidance, not IFRA limits.

No confirmed manufacturer use level for this exact product.

Tenacity

Described as a persistent base material, with a broad duration of many hours through days. No blotter-specific measurement, evaluation dilution or testing conditions are supplied.

Diffusion, tenacity and note impact are not combined into a single performance score.

Solvents

Reported to produce clear solutions in ethanol, DPG and IPM. Some colour contribution remains possible despite the solution being clear.

Working dilution

Use a 10% ethanol stock for routine working purposes and a 1% dilution for olfactory evaluation. The page also lists DPG and IPM as compatible dilution solvents.

Appearance

Liquid, ranging in colour from yellow through amber.