SCLARENE

Sclarene has a forceful dry woody character with camphor-like and warm metallic undertones. Its interest lies in that contrast: woody dryness meets a more unusual, almost metallic warmth. In a perfume, it can sharpen the outline of an amber composition or give a musky background extra character, rather than simply adding a soft, indistinct woodiness.

Here Sclarene refers to the fragrance material offered by Givaudan, whose supplier profile describes its use alongside musky and ambery notes. It can support a musk effect without smelling like a conventional musk on its own. The result depends on the amount used and the surrounding materials. The name should not be read as clary sage oil, a botanical extract, or a promise that every perfume containing the note will project strongly or last a set time.