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Identifiers

Manufacturer

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CAS number

8021-28-1

CAS (all sources)

8021-28-1

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CAS (PerfumersWorld)

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CAS (FraterWork)

8021-28-1

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INCI name (FraterWork)

ABIES BALSAMEA NEEDLE OIL

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INCI (Hekserij)

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Synonyms (FraterWork)

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Scent profile

Note type (FraterWork)

Heart Note

Odour family (FraterWork)

Coniferous

Odour profile (FraterWork)

Canadian Fir Oil presents a distinctively sweet, rich balsamic evergreen character with fresh pine needles crushed between fingers, balanced by clean terpenic top notes and subtle grassy undertones.

Longevity (FraterWork)

Lasts > 12 hours on a smelling strip.

Appearance (FraterWork)

Clear yellow liquid

Descriptions

Comment (FraterWork)

Canadian Fir Oil opens with an immediately recognisable burst of fresh pine needles—that clean, slightly tart terpenic quality that transports you directly to a snow-covered forest. This initial brightness quickly reveals the oil's distinctive character: a remarkably sweet, soft balsamic richness that sets it apart from harsher coniferous oils. The sweetness isn't cloying but rather reminiscent of fresh sap weeping from bark, providing a well-rounded, mild character that makes this oil exceptionally versatile in perfumery applications. Use Canadian Fir Oil when you need authentic evergreen freshness with sophistication. Its balanced profile makes it ideal for creating Christmas-themed compositions that avoid the harsh, medicinal notes of cheaper pine oils. Use it to add energising lift to masculine fougères, where its clean terpenic facets complement lavender beautifully. In functional perfumery, it excels in premium air fresheners and household cleaners, providing that coveted "fresh forest" effect while its natural sweetness prevents the sharp, synthetic character common in coniferous compositions. The distinctions between Canadian, Siberian, and Douglas Fir [https://fraterworks.com/products/douglas-fir-needle-oil] oils fundamentally shape your formulation choices. Canadian Fir (Abies balsamea) delivers sweeter, richer, more immediately appealing evergreen notes with its characteristic balsamic warmth and grassy roundness. Siberian Fir (Abies sibirica) presents a more complex, woody profile with distinctive aldehydic top notes and fruity-balsamic undertones that some find overpowering. Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) stands apart entirely with its remarkably citrusy-floral character layered over woody pine—the least medicinal and most sophisticated of the three, offering exceptional tenacity that rivals many base notes. Where Canadian Fir energises with fresh, approachable sweetness ideal for traditional applications, and Siberian Fir intrigues with deeper complexity suited to unconventional perfumery, Douglas Fir bridges both worlds with its unique citrus-coniferous duality perfect for modern compositions. Canadian Fir's high α- and β-pinene content provides classic pine freshness, Siberian's significant bornyl acetate brings calming woody sophistication, while Douglas Fir's unusual ester content (citronellyl and geranyl acetates) creates its signature sweet-citrus complexity. Choose Canadian for accessible evergreen sweetness; choose Siberian for challenging, innovative coniferous depth; choose Douglas for non-medicinal sophistication with natural fixative power. Best Seller eo natural

Notes

Canadian Fir Oil opens with an immediately recognisable burst of fresh pine needles—that clean, slightly tart terpenic quality that transports you directly to a snow-covered forest. This initial brightness quickly reveals the oil's distinctive character: a remarkably sweet, soft balsamic richness that sets it apart from harsher coniferous oils. The sweetness isn't cloying but rather reminiscent of fresh sap weeping from bark, providing a well-rounded, mild character that makes this oil exceptionally versatile in perfumery applications. Use Canadian Fir Oil when you need authentic evergreen freshness with sophistication. Its balanced profile makes it ideal for creating Christmas-themed compositions that avoid the harsh, medicinal notes of cheaper pine oils. Use it to add energising lift to masculine fougères, where its clean terpenic facets complement lavender beautifully. In functional perfumery, it excels in premium air fresheners and household cleaners, providing that coveted "fresh forest" effect while its natural sweetness prevents the sharp, synthetic character common in coniferous compositions. The distinctions between Canadian, Siberian, and Douglas Fir [https://fraterworks.com/products/douglas-fir-needle-oil] oils fundamentally shape your formulation choices. Canadian Fir (Abies balsamea) delivers sweeter, richer, more immediately appealing evergreen notes with its characteristic balsamic warmth and grassy roundness. Siberian Fir (Abies sibirica) presents a more complex, woody profile with distinctive aldehydic top notes and fruity-balsamic undertones that some find overpowering. Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) stands apart entirely with its remarkably citrusy-floral character layered over woody pine—the least medicinal and most sophisticated of the three, offering exceptional tenacity that rivals many base notes. Where Canadian Fir energises with fresh, approachable sweetness ideal for traditional applications, and Siberian Fir intrigues with deeper complexity suited to unconventional perfumery, Douglas Fir bridges both worlds with its unique citrus-coniferous duality perfect for modern compositions. Canadian Fir's high α- and β-pinene content provides classic pine freshness, Siberian's significant bornyl acetate brings calming woody sophistication, while Douglas Fir's unusual ester content (citronellyl and geranyl acetates) creates its signature sweet-citrus complexity. Choose Canadian for accessible evergreen sweetness; choose Siberian for challenging, innovative coniferous depth; choose Douglas for non-medicinal sophistication with natural fixative power. Best Seller eo natural

Usage

Average use (FraterWork)

0.63% in a perfume compound

Uses (FraterWork)

Christmas tree authenticity creator, fougère freshener, premium air care backbone, energising forest atmosphere builder.

IFRA 51 (FraterWork)

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Links

FraterWorkhttps://fraterworks.com/products/fir-oil-canada

Fir Oil, Canada

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