Alpha Terpineol
Used in 16 formulas
About this material
Alpha Terpineol opens with a fresh, green, slightly floral scent that has a hint of citrus. As it develops, it reveals a soft, woody undertone that adds a subtle warmth to the overall profile. This compound is often used to enhance the freshness of a formula, making it particularly effective in floral and citrus blends. It pairs well with other citrus notes, as well as with lavender and green accords, providing a rounded, cohesive character. In this catalogue, it is typically used at doses ranging from 0.146% to 2.35%, with an average around 0.440%.
Usage in formulas
The 339th most used material of 1414 in the catalogue, present in 16 of 806 formulas. A signature material: whoever uses it means to.
Where it actually lives
The share of each family's formulas that contain it. Not how often it appears, but how indispensable it is inside that family.
- Amber Floralin 8% of 25 formulas
- Chypre Floralin 6% of 17 formulas
- Leatheryin 4% of 27 formulas
- Floral Fruityin 3% of 38 formulas
- Floralin 2% of 50 formulas






