# Cubeb Oil

Source: https://dupehacking.com/ingredients/cubeb-oil
CAS: 8007-87-2

Smells of: spicy, woody
Role: spice note / warm base

Cubeb oil opens with a sharp, spicy note reminiscent of black pepper, combined with a slightly woody undertone that gives it a unique character. As it develops, the scent reveals a warm, balsamic quality that adds depth and complexity, making it more rounded and less aggressive. In a formula, it acts as a bridge between fresh and warm notes, enhancing the overall spiciness while providing a subtle earthy backdrop. It pairs well with citrus notes, which can brighten its spiciness, and with woody or resinous elements that can ground its sharper edges. Typical usage is around 0.090% to 0.26%, usually around 0.150%.

## How the catalogue uses it
- Appears in 3 formulas.
- Dose: 0.19% to 0.40%, average 0.26%.
- Most at home in: Amber Spicy, Amber Woody.
- Usually weighed alongside: Cashmeran, Ethyl Linalool, Ambroxan, Hedione HC, Ethylene Brassylate, Iso E Super.


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