# Tagetes Oil

Source: https://dupehacking.com/ingredients/tagetes-oil
CAS: 8016-84-0

Smells of: green, floral, spicy
Role: top note, floral accent

Tagetes Oil opens with a bright, green, and slightly spicy aroma that has a strong floral undertone reminiscent of marigolds. As it develops, the scent reveals a warm, herbaceous quality that adds a unique character to the blend, with a hint of earthy richness that can ground lighter notes. This oil is particularly effective in enhancing citrus and floral compositions, providing a lively freshness that can elevate the overall brightness of a formula. It works well with other floral notes like jasmine or rose, and can also add complexity to fruity accords. The typical usage is between 0.030% to 0.16%, with most applications around 0.040%.

## How the catalogue uses it
- Appears in 5 formulas.
- Dose: 0.02% to 0.25%, average 0.11%.
- Most at home in: Amber Woody, Oriental Floral, Amber Floral.
- Usually weighed alongside: Ambroxan, Ethyl Maltol, Norlimbanol, Jasmine Absolute, Hedione, Paradise Molecule.


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