# Alpha Farnesene

Source: https://dupehacking.com/ingredients/alpha-farnesene
CAS: 502-61-4

Smells of: green, fruity, fresh
Role: top note, green

Alpha Farnesene opens with a bright, green, slightly fruity note reminiscent of fresh apples and pears, giving a crisp and uplifting character. As it develops, it reveals a subtle waxy quality that adds a smooth texture, enhancing the overall freshness without becoming overpowering. This material is effective in adding a natural, vibrant lift to compositions, making it particularly useful in fruity and floral blends. It pairs well with citrus notes and green accords, helping to create a lively top note that can also soften sharper elements. Typically used at around 15.000%, it works best in this range to maintain its fresh character without overshadowing other components.

## How the catalogue uses it
- Appears in 1 formulas.
- Dose: 15.00% to 15.00%, average 15.00%.

- Usually weighed alongside: Hedione, Linalool, Cis-3-Hexenol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Benzyl Acetate, Benzaldehyde.


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