Caproic Acid
Used in 4 formulas
About this material
Caproic acid opens with a sharp, fatty, and slightly sour note that can remind one of rancid butter or goat cheese. This pungent character quickly settles into a more rounded, creamy aspect, providing a rich, animalic undertone that can enhance the warmth of a formula. In a blend, it acts as a fixative, helping to anchor lighter notes and adding depth to compositions, particularly in gourmand or fougère fragrances. It pairs well with sweet notes like vanilla or caramel, as well as with musks to create a fuller body. The typical usage in this catalogue is around 0.120%, with a range of 0.016% to 0.21%.
Usage in formulas
The 627th most used material of 1414 in the catalogue, present in 4 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 4% of 25 formulas
- Amber Woodyin 2% of 61 formulas
