Angelica Root Oil
CAS: 8015-64-3
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CAS number
8015-64-3
CAS (all sources)
8015-64-3
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CAS (FraterWork)
8015-64-3
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INCI name (FraterWork)
ANGELICA ARCHANGELICA ROOT OIL
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Scent profile
Note type (FraterWork)
Heart Note
Odour family (FraterWork)
Aromatic
Odour profile (FraterWork)
Angelica root oil has a warm, herbaceous-earthy aroma with rich
musky undertones, a soft peppery topnote, and distinctive amber-like sweetness
reminiscent of ambrette seed.
Longevity (FraterWork)
Lasts > 24 hours on a smelling strip.
Appearance (FraterWork)
Pale yellow liquid
Descriptions
Comment (FraterWork)
Angelica root oil opens with a distinctive peppery-green freshness that quickly
reveals a rich, musky-amber heart unlike anything else in perfumery. The scent
carries an unmistakable earthy quality — damp forest floor mingled with warm
spice. Naturally occurring musk compounds shared with ambrette seed give this
oil its remarkable tenacity.
This is one of perfumery's great fixatives, capable of anchoring compositions
while adding mysterious depth. It excels in chypres alongside oakmoss and
patchouli, where it contributes an earthy-musky foundation. Fougères gain
complexity from its herbal-amber character, and oriental bases benefit from its
warm, almost animalic undertones.
Use angelica root oil sparingly — its power sneaks up on you and can dominate a
blend over time. Pair with vetiver for earthy richness or with clary sage for
herbaceous sophistication. In citrus colognes, a trace adds unexpected depth and
lasting power without announcing itself.
ANGELICA ROOT OIL VS ANGELICA SEED OIL
Both oils come from Angelica archangelica but deliver very different results.
The root oil is dark, earthy, and distinctly musky thanks to naturally occurring
musk compounds shared with ambrette seed — it is one of perfumery's great
natural fixatives. The seed oil is lighter, fresher, and more peppery with a
sweet anisic undertone — a top-to-heart note that adds herbal spark rather than
musky depth. Where the root oil anchors, the seed oil lifts. Blending the two
gives you the complete angelica spectrum from bright peppery top to musky earthy
base.
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Notes
Angelica root oil opens with a distinctive peppery-green freshness that quickly
reveals a rich, musky-amber heart unlike anything else in perfumery. The scent
carries an unmistakable earthy quality — damp forest floor mingled with warm
spice. Naturally occurring musk compounds shared with ambrette seed give this
oil its remarkable tenacity.
This is one of perfumery's great fixatives, capable of anchoring compositions
while adding mysterious depth. It excels in chypres alongside oakmoss and
patchouli, where it contributes an earthy-musky foundation. Fougères gain
complexity from its herbal-amber character, and oriental bases benefit from its
warm, almost animalic undertones.
Use angelica root oil sparingly — its power sneaks up on you and can dominate a
blend over time. Pair with vetiver for earthy richness or with clary sage for
herbaceous sophistication. In citrus colognes, a trace adds unexpected depth and
lasting power without announcing itself.
ANGELICA ROOT OIL VS ANGELICA SEED OIL
Both oils come from Angelica archangelica but deliver very different results.
The root oil is dark, earthy, and distinctly musky thanks to naturally occurring
musk compounds shared with ambrette seed — it is one of perfumery's great
natural fixatives. The seed oil is lighter, fresher, and more peppery with a
sweet anisic undertone — a top-to-heart note that adds herbal spark rather than
musky depth. Where the root oil anchors, the seed oil lifts. Blending the two
gives you the complete angelica spectrum from bright peppery top to musky earthy
base.
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Usage
Average use (FraterWork)
0.5% in a perfume compound
Uses (FraterWork)
Adds musky depth and botanical complexity to chypres, fougères, oriental
bases, and fine fragrances.
IFRA 51 (FraterWork)
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