Kephalis
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Short profile
Kephalis combines a dry woody character with spice, tobacco-leaf nuances and a restrained honey sweetness. Cedar and dried-leaf impressions sit within a soft amber warmth reminiscent of labdanum, giving the profile a rounded texture despite its dryness. The supplier describes an even presence through the heart and base rather than a distinct opening-to-dry-down transformation. Its odour strength is rated moderate, with a quiet but persistent character best assessed after several hours on a blotter; a separate projection measurement is not provided.
Effect in a formula
Kephalis provides a persistent woody-amber foundation, lending tobacco character to woods and a drier counterweight to amber accords. It helps integrate woody materials with vanilla and coumarin while adding warmth beneath lavender and honeyed depth to rose. Its rounding effect is useful in floral compositions, fougères, tobacco fragrances and woody-amber masculine styles.
Use and dosage
No numerical use range supported by reliable public evidence for this product grade. Evaluate sensorially using a dilution series and small increments.
No confirmed manufacturer use level for this exact product.
Behaviour and performance
- Tenacity
- Approximately 96 hours on a blotter, according to the supplier's TGSC-attributed data. The concentration and other test conditions for this figure are not specified.
Diffusion, tenacity and note impact are not combined into a single performance score.
Dissolving and diluting
- Solvents
- The supplier reports clear solutions in ethanol, dipropylene glycol (DPG) and isopropyl myristate (IPM). No quantitative solubility limits are given.
- Working dilution
- For compounding, the supplier lists both neat material and a 10% working solution. Evaluate at 10% in ethanol; DPG and IPM are also listed as suitable solvents.
- Appearance
- A viscous liquid, ranging from colourless to pale yellow.