Cashmeran is a highly valued synthetic aroma chemical used in fine perfumery and fragrance formulations. It is known for its distinctive warm, woody, musky, amber-like fragrance, with soft powdery, spicy, and slightly fruity undertones. Cashmeran is especially appreciated for its rich, velvety aroma, often described as having a soft, cashmere-like warmth. It adds depth, elegance, and a luxurious character to perfumes while enhancing fragrance diffusion and longevity. It is widely used in woody, oriental, amber, musk, floral, spicy, and modern unisex fragrances.
Product Name Cashmeran
Chemical Name 1,1,2,3,3-Pentamethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydroindan-4-one
Other Name DPMI
CAS Number 33704-61-9
Molecular Formula C₁₄H₂₂O
Molecular Weight 206.33 g/mol
Appearance Clear to pale yellow liquid
Odour Warm, woody, musky, amber, slightly spicy
Fragrance Note Middle to Base Note
Solubility Practically insoluble in water; soluble in many perfumery solvents
Product Type Synthetic Aroma Chemical
Main Application Fine perfumery and fragrance formulations
Fragrance Profile
Cashmeran has a complex, multidimensional scent that combines warm woody notes with soft musk, amber, and subtle spicy nuances.
Warm Woody
Soft Musky
Amber
Powdery / Velvety
Spicy
Fruity
Main Uses of Cashmeran
1. Fine Perfumery
Cashmeran is used in luxury perfumes, eau de parfum, colognes, and fragrance concentrates. It creates a rich, warm, sophisticated woody-musk character and enhances fragrance depth and longevity.
2. Woody and Amber Fragrances
An excellent ingredient for sandalwood, cedarwood, amber, and oriental fragrance compositions. It adds warmth, softness, and a smooth, velvety finish.
3. Musk Fragrance Formulations
Cashmeran is frequently blended with white musk and other synthetic musks to create soft, sensual, long-lasting fragrances.
4. Floral Fragrances
It blends beautifully with rose, jasmine, violet, iris, and other floral ingredients, adding warmth and depth without completely masking the floral character.
5. Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
Used as a fragrance ingredient in body lotions, creams, moisturizers, body butters, deodorants, and other cosmetic formulations.
6. Hair Care Products
Suitable for fragrance blends in shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, and styling products, providing a warm, elegant, musky aroma.
7. Soap and Body Wash Formulations
Used in soaps, shower gels, body washes, and other cleansing products to enhance fragrance character and persistence.
8. Home Fragrance Products
Cashmeran can be incorporated into fragrance compositions for candles, reed diffusers, air fresheners, and household products, subject to formulation testing.
Suggested Usage in Perfumery
Cashmeran is a powerful fragrance ingredient, and relatively small amounts can significantly influence the overall fragrance composition.
Application Illustrative Starting Concentration
Fine Fragrance Concentrate 0.5–5%
Woody Amber Accord 1–10%
Musk Accord 0.5–5%
Floral Fragrance Accord 0.1–3%
Oriental / Spicy Accord 1–5%
These are illustrative formulation ranges within fragrance concentrates, not IFRA maximum permitted levels. Actual usage must comply with the applicable IFRA Standards and finished-product
safety requirements.
Cashmeran vs. Other Aroma Chemicals
Aroma Chemical Fragrance Character
Cashmeran Warm, woody, musky, amber, velvety
Iso E Super Smooth, transparent cedarwood, woody amber
Ambroxan Dry ambergris, woody, musky
Sandalore Creamy, soft sandalwood
Ebanol Powerful, rich sandalwood
Hedione Fresh, airy, jasmine-like floral
Benzyl Salicylate Sweet floral, balsamic, powdery
Blends Well With
Cashmeran combines particularly well with:
- Iso E Super
- Ambroxan
- Sandalore and Ebanol
- Cedarwood Essential Oil
- Patchouli Essential Oil
- Vetiver Essential Oil
- Rose and Jasmine Absolute
- Vanilla and Benzoin
- Labdanum
- White Musk
- Bergamot and Mandarin
- Black Pepper and Cardamom
Why Choose Cashmeran?
Cashmeran is an excellent choice for perfumers seeking a luxurious, warm, woody-musk fragrance with depth and excellent substantivity.
Key Benefits:
- Distinctive warm, woody, musky fragrance.
- Adds richness and depth to perfume compositions.
- Provides a soft, velvety, cashmere-like character.
- Enhances amber, floral, woody, and musk accords.
- Excellent fragrance longevity and substantivity.
- Suitable for fine fragrances and many personal care applications.
Storage and Safety
Cashmeran may be supplied as a crystalline material or in a liquefied/diluted form, depending on the grade. Check the supplier's specifications before formulating. Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, protected from direct sunlight and excessive heat.
For cosmetic and perfumery formulation use only. Not intended for consumption.
