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Identifiers

Manufacturer

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CAS number

8022-56-8

CAS (all sources)

8022-56-8

CAS (Perfumiarz)

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CAS (PerfumersWorld)

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CAS (FraterWork)

8022-56-8

CAS (EU Hekserij)

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CAS (TSCA Hekserij)

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INCI name (FraterWork)

SALVIA OFFICINALIS OIL

IUPAC name (FraterWork)

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INCI (Hekserij)

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EC number (Hekserij)

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FEMA (Hekserij)

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UN number

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Synonyms (PerfumersWorld)

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Synonyms (FraterWork)

Dalmatian Sage Oil

Scent profile

Note type (FraterWork)

Heart Note

Odour family (FraterWork)

Aromatic

Odour profile (FraterWork)

Salvia officinalis oil presents a powerful herbaceous and camphoraceous aroma with sharp, medicinal undertones and subtle spicy facets.

Longevity (FraterWork)

Lasts > 12 hours on a smelling strip.

Appearance (FraterWork)

Clear yellow liquid

Descriptions

Comment (FraterWork)

Sage Essential Oil opens with an immediately recognisable blast of camphoraceous intensity that announces its presence with unwavering authority. This is not a gentle herb but a forceful aromatic statement—the characteristic thujone content (think absinthe) creates a sharp, almost medicinal edge that cuts through any composition with surgical precision. Behind this assertive opening lies warming spice from camphor and subtle pine-like freshness from cineole, creating a complex aromatic architecture that defines classic masculine perfumery. Sage Essential Oil's power lies not in volume but in impact—tiny amounts provide the authentic herbal lift that transforms pedestrian fougères into classics. Use it to sharpen lavender accords, add bite to citrus colognes, or create that distinctive masculine edge in traditional compositions. Its natural complexity provides what no synthetic can—the full-bodied herbal character that reads as authentically aromatic rather than merely fresh. Understanding the crucial differences between Sage and Clary Sage prevents formulation disasters. Where Sage shouts with sharp camphoraceous-thujone intensity, Clary Sage whispers sweet herbaceous-tea sophistication. Sage functions as a restricted top note modifier (thujone limits: 0.11% in lip products, 1.4% in fine fragrance), while Clary Sage serves as unrestricted middle-base fixative rich in linalyl acetate. Sage's medicinal sharpness suits masculine fougères and colognes, whereas Clary Sage's hay-tobacco sweetness enhances everything from florals to ambers. Most critically, Sage oil is IFRA restricted for neurotoxic thujone content, while Clary Sage contains virtually none, making it the safer choice for generous use. Choose Sage for authentic herbal punch in traces; choose Clary Sage for versatile blending and fixation without restriction. eo natural

Notes

Sage Essential Oil opens with an immediately recognisable blast of camphoraceous intensity that announces its presence with unwavering authority. This is not a gentle herb but a forceful aromatic statement—the characteristic thujone content (think absinthe) creates a sharp, almost medicinal edge that cuts through any composition with surgical precision. Behind this assertive opening lies warming spice from camphor and subtle pine-like freshness from cineole, creating a complex aromatic architecture that defines classic masculine perfumery. Sage Essential Oil's power lies not in volume but in impact—tiny amounts provide the authentic herbal lift that transforms pedestrian fougères into classics. Use it to sharpen lavender accords, add bite to citrus colognes, or create that distinctive masculine edge in traditional compositions. Its natural complexity provides what no synthetic can—the full-bodied herbal character that reads as authentically aromatic rather than merely fresh. Understanding the crucial differences between Sage and Clary Sage prevents formulation disasters. Where Sage shouts with sharp camphoraceous-thujone intensity, Clary Sage whispers sweet herbaceous-tea sophistication. Sage functions as a restricted top note modifier (thujone limits: 0.11% in lip products, 1.4% in fine fragrance), while Clary Sage serves as unrestricted middle-base fixative rich in linalyl acetate. Sage's medicinal sharpness suits masculine fougères and colognes, whereas Clary Sage's hay-tobacco sweetness enhances everything from florals to ambers. Most critically, Sage oil is IFRA restricted for neurotoxic thujone content, while Clary Sage contains virtually none, making it the safer choice for generous use. Choose Sage for authentic herbal punch in traces; choose Clary Sage for versatile blending and fixation without restriction. eo natural

Usage

Average use (FraterWork)

0.63% in a perfume compound

Uses (FraterWork)

Used in fougères, colognes, masculines, and herbal accords as a potent top-to-middle note modifier.

IFRA 51 (FraterWork)

4.117% in finished product (Cat. 4)

Links

FraterWorkhttps://fraterworks.com/products/sage-officinalis-oil

Sage Officinalis Oil

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