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Bases and Blends
Here you'll find pre-made "bases" or blends that could be a starting point for your explorations. Some of them will have a formula associated with them to enable beginning perfumers to learn more about the raw ingredients (Aroma Chemicals) that go into the creation of these blends.
As with our Aroma Molecules, these blends need to be diluted before applying to the skin!
Key Accord: Synthetic blends that we share formulas for.
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Narcisse Base (Firmenich)
Fragrance Family: Floral
Odor Description: Narcissus, Jasmine, sweet, green, tuberose, floral-daffodil, honey, animalic,
CAS # (Mixture)
Narcotic Floral **
Narcotic Floral is a specialty accord created by Palette Naturals®
Fragrance Family: Floral HeavySignature Notes: Tuberose flower, lush humid green, jasmine sambac
Organoleptic Description: Velvety, sumptuous, creamy floralcy, citrus, damp green, intoxicatingCAS #: Mixture
Neroli & Orange Blossom
Neroli & Orange Blossom is a specialty accord created by Palette Natural®
Fragrance Family: White floral
Signature Notes: Neroli, Orange blossom
Organoleptic Description: Fresh Floral, Clean, Soapy, Lightly-Sweet, Green, Powdery, Uplifting, Balanced, HoneyCAS #: Mixture
Oakmoss Absolute (Robertet)
Specialty product from ROBERTET (Not Natural)
IFRA Compliant Oakmoss AbsoluteOdor Description: Smoky, mossy
CAS #: 68917-10-2
Oakmoss Firbest 50 MIP (Firmenich)
Oakmoss Firbest 50 MIP
Fragrance Family: Earthy - Mossy
Odor Description: Woody, Mossy, very long lasting with typical Marine seaweed facet of traditional Oakmoss Extract
CAS#: Mixture
Oakmoss Givco 214/3
Oakmoss Givco 214/3 is a reformulation of Oakmoss Givco 214, which is no longer available. We found that this new reformulation performed similarly to its predecessor in olfactory and GC comparisons of the two.
(Previously named "Oakmoss (Givco) 214" & "Oakmoss (G)" prior to that on our site).
Odor Description: Oakmoss, Woody.
This blend is a well balanced, sophisticated, safe (as of 2007) synthetic oak moss reconstitution. This complex mixture containing patented Givaudan items accurately reproduces the effect of natural oak moss.CAS # (Mixture)
Oatmeal Essence (Fragrance) **
Fragrance Family: Gourmand
Odor Description: The sweetness of brown sugar, hints of cinnamon and the comforting smell of warm oatmeal.
The perfect scent between fresh out of the oven Oatmeal cookies and a hearty bowl of OatmealCAS #: Mixture
Orange Flower (Neroli) - Key Accord **
A modern Orange flower accord, remarkably like the real absolute!CAS #: Mixture
Orange Olessence **
Low temperature extraction on natural nerolidol in order to obtain the most genuine floral odourOdour: Delicate, orange blossom, powerful and long-lasting, more woody-neroli than the absolute
Orris Butter Artessence (Biolandes)
Orris Butter Artessence (Biolandes)
Fragrance Family: Floral
Odor Description: Floral, powdery, greenCAS #: (Mixture)
Orris Givco® 204/20**
Orris Givco® 204/20
Odor Description: Floral-orris and violet. Very diffusive
CAS # (Mixture)
Oud Anokha (Firmenich)**
Oud Anokha Natural & Synthetic Specialty by FirmenichDescription: Woody, leathery, ambery and animalic. Very powerful, complexe with the richness and diffusivity of natural Oud oil.
Contains OUD ASSAFI™ @ 3%
Meaning: ANOKHA means "exceptional" in Indian languageCAS #: Mixture
Oud Maleki (Firmenich) **
Out of StockOud Maleki Natural Synthetic Specialty by Firmenich
Description: Woody and animalic . Very strong and longlasting, especially regarding the typical woody animalic facet of oud
Contains OUD ASSAFI™ @ 0.2%
Meaning: MALAKI means "Imperial" in ArabicCAS #: Mixture
Oud Oliffac (IFF) **
Fragrance Family: Woody
Odor Description: Balsamic, Creamy, Animalic
Oud Oliffac contains several unique IFF specialties. The initial top note is the sweetness of tobacco and dried fruits, with animalic, dark leathery middle notes and a slightly smoky, mossy base noteFlash Point: 212° F (100 °C)
CAS#: Mixture
Oud Samrat (Firmenich)**
Oud Samrat Natural Synthetic Specialty by Firmenich
Description: Woody, ambery, spicy, animalic. Very intense, warm and ambery
Contains OUD ASSAFI™ @ 1.2%
Meaning: SAMRAT means "Imperial" in Indian languageCAS #: Mixture
Oud Synth 10760 E (Firmenich) **
*Formerly named 'Oud (Aloeswood) Blend (F)'
This is a Firmenich Specialty Base. We changed the name to reflect what Firmenich calls it to avoid confusionA blended reconstitution of aloeswood, very true to the natural essential oil. The best Oud blend that I have found. For a softer oud, try the Black Agar blend, but this is the one closest to the natural
CAS #: Mixture
Palo Santo - Key Accord
This naturalistic Palo Santo blend represents the rich mellis and ambreine wood notes found in the essential oil,
but also celebrates sweet notes of pine, mint and lemon, as this 'Holy Wood' is part of the citrus familyCAS #: Mixture
Paprika INCO 5 (Biolandes)
Paprika INCO 5 (Biolandes)
Paprika (Capsicum annuum L.) @ 5% in MPG (synthetic)
Odor Description: Spicy, Dried tomato, hay, tea leaves, warm, bread
Natural extract obtained exclusively from fruits of Capsicum annuum L.: 5%
Carrier: Monopropylene glycol (synthetic) : 95%Appearance : colourless to light yellow liquid, may contain some particles
CAS #: (Mixture)
Passion Fruit Base (Firmenich)
Passion Fruit Base 109223 GEB Fragrance Family: Fruit
Description: This specialty blend of Firmenich is a beautiful fruity note in the direction of kiwi, mango, peach and lactonic citrus
CAS #: Mixture
Peach - Key Accord (Fragrance)
This is a peach that smells so juicy you can almost taste it! This is a true ripe peach aroma, not a "perfumy" one
CAS #: Mixture
Peach (Natural) w/o Acetaldehyde - Fragrance
Peach Natural without Acetaldehyde. This blend of Natural Isolates from ROBERTET
is a beautiful accord that captures the sweet and juicy essence of a freshly ripened peach
Pear - Key Accord (Fragrance)**
A very soft and natural smelling pear aroma - a crisp, ripe pear
CAS #: Mixture
Pear Essence (Natural) - Fragrance **
This blend of Natural Isolates from ROBERTET is a beautiful accord that captures the sweet and juicy essence of a freshly ripened pear.
CAS #: (Mixture)
Pina Colada - Key Accord (Fragrance) **
This blend is very fresh and fruity/creamy.
The name says it all, a true pineapple delight!CAS #: Mixture
Pineapple Essence (Natural) - Fragrance **
This blend of Natural Isolates from ROBERTET is a beautiful accord that captures the sweet and slight tart essence of a freshly cut Pineapple
CAS # (Mixture)
Plumeria - Key accord **
Plumeria is the iconic scent of tropical luxury, also known commonly as 'Frangipani.' This accord has impressive longevity, it is juicy, rich, lactonic, fresh, narcotic and velvety. This powerful and tenacious accord captures the nostalgia and sophistication of this opulent lush floral
CAS #: Mixture
Prunella (Firmenich)
Prunella (Firmenich)
Fragrance Family: Fruity
Odor Description: A powerful note reminiscent of the odour of ripe plumsCAS#: Mixture
Raspberry Essence (Natural) **
Raspberry Essence (Natural) - NEW FORMULA
This blend of Natural Isolates from ROBERTET is a juicy accord that captures the sweet and delicateness of freshly picked raspberries. NEW FORMULATION exclusive to Perfumer's Apprentice due to Robertet discontinuing the original. We worked with them to formulate us a new custom version based on the original. Please sample before including in your blend if you were using the old one previously.CAS #: Mixture
Red Apple - Key Accord (Fragrance) **
Like the smell after biting into a crisp red apple, this blend is very close to nature’s true scent.CAS #: Mixture
Red Fruit - Key Accord**
A melange of juicy red fruit and berries, this accord conveys a delicious and mouthwatering fruit note
CAS #: Mixture
Rich Amber
Rich Amber is a specialty accord created by Palette Natural®
Fragrance Family: Amber gourmand
Signature Notes: Patchouli leaf, balsam peru, spice
Organoleptic Description: Enveloping, balsamic, sweet, caramel, honey, floral almond, woodsyCAS #: Mixture
Rich Floral
Rich Floral is a specialty accord created by Palette Naturals®
Fragrance Family: Floral Spicy
Signature Notes: Ylang ylang, jasmine sambac
Organoleptic Description: Heady, sweet, floralcy, clove, spicy, balsamic, euphoricCAS #: Mixture
Rich Woods **
Rich Woods is a specialty accord created by Palette Naturals®
Fragrance Family: Woods
Signature Notes: Virginia cedar, gurjum balsam, galbanum
Organoleptic Description: Grounding, warm, balsamic, sweet, creamy woods, earthy, green, muskyCAS #: Mixture
Rose - Key Accord**
A very elegant and delicate, yet sophisticated rose blend
CAS #: Mixture
Rose Givco 217 (Revised)
Givaudan (Givco) Specialty Base # 217 (Revised) - Lyral Removed
(Previously named 'Rose (G)' on our site)
Odor Description: Rose Givco 217 is a rich, warm, economical rose fragrance with all the fresh, natural character of a rose blossom. Its olfactive structure resembles that of natural Turkish rose oil. This rose note blends well in all types of compositions, enriching and underlining the floral bouquet character of the fragrance. It performs extremely well in most perfume types, particularly in agarbatti, and is very long-lasting
CAS # Mixture
Rosessence (Firmenich)
Fragrance Family: Floral
Odor Description: Rose (Bulgarian)
CAS # Mixture
Russian Leather**
Fragrance Family: Leather
Odor Description: Aged Leather, Musky, Deep, Ambery, Warm Spice
CAS # (Mixture)
Salt (Clean) - Key Accord
Fragrance Family: Marine/Ozone
Odor Description: Sea-Spray, Mineral, Clean, Fresh, Green
This Accord was developed in-house, and is meant to capture a sea-salt meets bath salt character. We tried to incorporate the clean refined concept of salt, but to also give it a fresh spa-like quality that will compliment marine, sporty, and clean fragrances that want that 'salt' note
CAS # Mixture
Salt (Dry) - Key Accord
Fragrance Family: Spice
Odor Description: Mineral, Dry, Spice, Warm, Savory
This Accord was developed in-house, and is meant to capture the dry and warm side of salt. We tried to incorporate the minerality of salt, but to create an accord that would express the sensory applications (taste) of salt, but through scent. The goal was also to create a salt note that could help acheive a wind-swept salt dried on warm skin note
CAS #: Mixture
Sampaquita Givco 138/10
Givaudan (Givco) Specialty Base # 138
(Previously named 'Sampaquita (G) (Jasmine Sambac) on our site)Odor Description: Jasmine, Fruity.
Sampaquita, also known as jasmine Sambac, is a flower that grows in the Philippines. This Givco base is a cost-effective reconstitution of its scent. This small bush with its attractive sweet-scented tiny white flowers is highly appreciated in Asia. The delicate fragrances of carnation and ylang together with a slightly green note were artistically grafted onto a rich basic accord of jasmine, tuberose, honeysuckle and roseCAS # Mixture
Sandalwood - Key Accord**
This is a very naturalistic, rich, sophisticated and creamy sandalwood
CAS #: Mixture
Sandalwood Givco 203/20
Givaudan (Givco) Specialty Base # 203
(Previously named 'Sandalwood (G)' on our site)Odor Description: This base is a synthetic sandalwood oil. It reproduces the extremely fine, powerful, rich and sweet sandalwood odour. It is a complex mixture of captive and patented aroma chemicals, including essential oils, but does not contain sandalwood oil
CAS # Mixture
Sarriette Base (Firmenich)
Fragrance Family: Herbal (Aromatic)
Odor Description: Mint, Green, Grass, Fresh
CAS # Mixture
Seaweed - Key Accord**
Fragrance Family: Marine/OzoneOdor Description: Ocean, Seaweed, Brine, Mineral, Driftwood, Sea-spray
This Accord was developed in-house, and is meant to capture the coastal breezes of the Pacific Coast. We tried to incorporate the minerality of the sandy beaches, in conjunction with the seaweed and driftwood that gets tossed upon the shores after a stormCAS #: Mixture
Shangralide Oliffac 0712 (IFF) **
IFF Synthetic Proprietary Blend (Oliffac) of Musk Deer
Fragrance Family: Musk
Odor Description: Musk, animalic, leathery, sweet
CAS # Mixture
Sheer Amber
Sheer Amber is a specialty accord created by Palette Naturals®
Fragrance Family: Amber balsamic
Signature Notes: Tonka bean, citrus peel, cinnamon bark
Organoleptic Description: Balsamic, creamy lactonic, saffron, apricot, peach, powdery, softCAS #: Mixture
Silvanone® Supra (Givaudan)
Fragrance Family: MuskyOdor Description: Musky, Sweet, Powdery, Animalic
Silvanone Supra is a sweet powdery animalic macrocyclic musk with aspects of nitromuskCAS # (Mixture):
Cyclohexadecanolide - CAS #109-29-5
Cyclopentadecanone - CAS # 502-72-7
Smoke - Key Accord**
Fragrance Family: WoodOdor Description: Campfire, Smoke, Dry Wood, Phenolic, Leathery, Burnt, Medicinal
This Accord was developed in-house to create a smoky campfire-like character. With the popular demand of our 'Valspice (4-Methyl Guaiacol), customers were wanting a more complex 'smoke' note, so we decided to make our own. This Accord has an off-putting indolic quality when smelled pure, so we recommend diluting it down to around 10-25% before evaluating for a blendCAS #: Mixture
Snappy Greens Essence
Our Specialty Perfumers Apprentice BlendsFragrance Family: Green
Fragrance Notes: Clover, Grass, Cucumber, Grassy Green Floral, White MuskCAS # (Mixture)
Soft Floral **
Soft Floral is a specialty accord created by Palette Naturals®Fragrance Family: Floral Rose
Signature Notes: Rosa damascena, fruity green, violet
Organoleptic Description: A delicate, sheer Rosa Damascena combines with fresh green notes, a peachy-osmanthus floralcy, and a sheer violet tonality. A truly light, fresh floral Rose accordCAS #: Mixture
Soft Spearmint
Soft Spearmint is a specialty accord created by Palette Naturals®Fragrance Family: minty aromatic
Signature Notes: Spearmint, linalool, citrus
Organoleptic Description: A creamy smooth spearmint, simultaneously refreshing and comforting. A softly sweet accord with hints of lemon-cream, soft lavender and clean powderCAS #: Mixture
Spice - Key Accord (Fragrance) **
This Accord is a deep, warm, complex, sophisticated accord that captures the essence of what 'Spice' should smell like
CAS #: Mixture
Sporty Green Essence**
Our Specialty Perfumers Apprentice Blends
Fragrance Family: Green
Fragrance Notes: Sporty, Leafy Green, Sharp, Fresh, Soft Musk, BrightCAS # (Mixture)
Spring Bamboo Essence
Specialty Perfumers Apprentice BlendFragrance Family: Green
Fragrance Notes: Lemon, Cucumber, Green Fruits, Watery Bamboo, Lotus Blossom, Green Tea, VetiverCAS # (Mixture)
Strawberry Essence (Natural)- Fragrance **
This blend of Natural Isolates from ROBERTET is naturalistic accord embodies the ripe and fresh qualities of a fresh summer strawberry
CAS #: Mixture
Styrax Essence Oliffac 0712 (IFF)
Previously named ' Styrax (Storax) Essence ' renamed to proper manufacturer name.
This is a purified styrax specialty blend by IFF in their 'Oliffac' series. It is light in color and not as viscous as raw styrax and is also much easier to work with.
CAS #: Mixture
Suederal LT ® (IFF)
Fragrance Family: Leather
Odor Description: Leather, Suede, Strong
CAS #: Mixture
Sweet Pea Essence**
Fragrance Family: GreenOdor Description: Sweet floral, green, fruit, tropical, bright
CAS #: Mixture
Sylvamber™
A product from Firmenich (formerly made by DRT).
Odor Description: Strong Amber, Woody
CAS #: 54464-57-2
Teak (Firmenich)
Fragrance Family: Woody
Odor Description: Woody, Ambery.
Switched to 109955 GRF17 (Firmenich) on 06/22/2023 due to Firmenich discontinuing previous versionCAS #: Mixture
Timbersilk (IFF) **
Fragrance Family: Woody
Odor Description: Smooth, warm, woody, amber note
CAS # 54464-57-2 ; 68155-66-8 ; 68155-67-9
Timbrox Base
Fragrance Family: WoodyOdor Description: Rich deep wood notes, accented with floral, and a hint of violet
CAS #: Mixture
Tobacco - Key Accord (Fragrance) **
This is a light, elegant and true tobacco smelling blend, more refined in organoleptic composition than natural tobacco absolute
CAS #: Mixture
Tolu Balsam Essence (DEP)
True Tolu Balsam reconstitution, very true synthetic version of Tolu Balsam Essential Oil.
(Previously named 'Tolu Balsam (G)' on our site)CAS #: Mixture
Tomato (Natural) - Fragrance
This specialty blend of Natural Isolates from ROBERTET is a beautiful accord that captures the essence of a fresh, green tomato leaf.
CAS #: Mixture
Tomato Leaf - Key Accord (Fragrance)**
Has a fresh, natural tomato leaf scent. Adds green volume to your creations.CAS #: Mixture
Tonka Bean - Key Accord
Fragrance Family: Gourmand
Odor Description: Warm, Sweet, Caramel, Almond, Tobacco, Hay, Chocolate
This Accord was developed in-house to offer a cost-effective Tonka Bean ingredient, without having to use the expensive absolute. This accord is of course very coumarin-forward, but was designed to mimic the quality of a high-quality Tonka Bean Absolute, while still being easy to work withCAS #: Mixture
Tonka Bean (Absolute) - 50% Alc**
Out of Stock
Tonka Bean Absolute (Venezuela)
Dipterix OdorataThis is a 50% dilution of an absolute blend of Tonka Beans from Venezuela that is manufactured by Robertet.
Although the Tonka Bean absolute has been diluted to 50%, this product will still crystallize / separate when cooled. To get the product back to a workable solution, place the (sealed) bottle in a bowl of hot water (from the tap is fine, not boiling) OR use a hot plate on a low setting until the crystals melt and the mixture falls back into solution.
CAS #: (Mixture)
50% Tonka Bean (Absolute) - CAS # 8024-04-2
50% Ethyl Alcohol - CAS # 64-17-5
Tonquitone (Musk) Essence (IFF) **
A very realistic and animalic 'Musk Deer' smelling blendCAS #: Mixture
Treemoss
This specialty blend from ROBERTET is a beautiful accord that captures the scent of a mossy forest. Resinous and balsamic qualities.
*Please note: The mosses in this beautiful blend are naturally occurring, but the process by which the moss oils are extracted is not considered "natural".
Appearance: Dark green liquid
CAS #: Mixture
Treemoss TEC Fireco® (Firmenich)
Treemoss TEC Fireco® is Firmenich product # 942626
Odor Profile: Woody, Mossy, Resinous, and Persistent
CAS #: Mixture
Tropifruit Givco 205 **
Givaudan (Givco) Specialty Base # 205Fragrance Family: Fruity
Fragrance Description: An exotic fruit specialty. Reminds me of sipping an umbrella drink poolside! it is based on papaya, mango and Maracujá fruit,
and gives lift and radiance to floral bouquets. provides sophisticated natural freshness to citrus accords,
and rounds out aldehydic and green notes*** This is a fragrance blend - not a flavor
Tubereuse 184108 (Firmenich)
A product of Firmenich
Fragrance Family: Floral
Odor Description: Heavy floral character with Tubereuse notes
CAS # (Mixture)
Tuberose Artessence (Biolandes)
Tuberose Artessence (Biolandes)Fragrance Family: Floral
Odor Description: Floral, pharmaceutic, spicy, fruityCAS #: (Mixture)
Tulip - Key Accord **
Light and delicate, clean fresh 'Late,' or 'May' Tulips. This is a blend that captures the classic and vibrant characteristics of the flower with initial green notes, a floral and ozonic powdery mid and a light warm honey finish, this delicate note is an excellent way to put a twist on any floral fragrance!
CAS #: Mixture
Ultrazur® (Givaudan)
Fragrance Family: MarineOdor Description: Marine, Ozonic, Citrus, Fresh, Ambery
CAS # Mixture
Vanilla (Fragrance)
Vanilla is a specialty accord created by Palette Naturals®Fragrance Family: Gourmand
Signature Notes: Vanilla, balsam peru
Organoleptic Description: A smooth blend of classic bourbon vanilla signature with creamy balsamic notes, pale tobacco and sheer coumarin. Transparently sweet, soft vanilla drydownCAS #: Mixture
Vanilla Absolute (50% BB)
Vanilla Absolute (50% in Benzyl Benzoate)
Vanilla planifolia Absolute Specialty + Benzyl Benzoate (synthetic)
Botanical family: OrchidaceaeOdor: Sweet, Pleasant, Vanilla
Diluent: Benzyl Benzoate (Synthetic)
CAS #: Mixture
Vanilla Bean - Key Accord (Fragrance)
A very creamy and long lasting deep vanilla fragrance. Exquisite!
CAS #: Mixture
Vetiver MD Oil (Biolandes) **
Vetiver MD Oil (Biolandes)
Chrysopogon zizanioides (L.) RobertyOdor Description: Woody family, vetiver
Intended Use: Perfumery Aromatherapy, Cosmetic, AlimentaryCAS TSCA: 8016-96-4
Violet - Key Accord
Fragrance Family: Floral
Odor Description: Violet, Sweet, Floral, Powdery
This Accord was developed in-house, and is meant to capture the floral sweetness of freshly picket Violet florets. We tried to blend the familiar aroma of the freshly bloomed flower, in conjunction with the sweet powdery nuances found in candied violetsCAS #: Mixture
Warm Spice A
Warm Spice A is a specialty accord created by Palette Naturals®
Fragrance Family: Spice
Signature Notes: Cardamom seed, ginger, brazilian pepper
Organoleptic Description: Bracing, fresh, clean earthy, zesty, uplifting, anise, licoriceCAS #: Mixture
Warm Spice B **
Warm Spice B is a specialty accord created by Palette Naturals®Fragrance Family: Spicy
Signature Notes: Nutmeg, tonka bean, clove leaf
Organoleptic Description: Smooth, grounding, clove, warmth, powdery, sweet, woody balsamicCAS #: Mixture
White Grapefruit (Citrus) - Key Accord (Fragrance) **
Head / Top note.
A very fresh, bright white grapefruit that is longer lasting than the natural essential oil.
CAS # Mixture
White Musk - Key Accord **
This is a very sophisticated foundational musk. A great starting point for many types of fragrancesCAS #: Mixture
Ylang - Key Accord
This is a true reconstitution of the essential oil. Intensely , floral, powerful, balsamic and spicy, it reflects all the typical odor characteristics of ylang-ylang oilCAS #: Mixture
Ylang Oliffac 0612 (IFF) **
Fragrance Family: Floral
Odor Description: Floral, soft, sweet, spicy
CAS # (Mixture)
Yuzuzest TEC (Givaudan)**
Yuzuzest (TEC) ABJ7091N - (Givaudan)
Fragrance Family: Citrus
Odor Description: Citrus, Mandarin, Grapefruit, Yuzu
Yuzu Zest is a Specialty base combining the citrus facets of mandarin and grapefruit together with the dry powerful character of the iconic Japanese citrus yuzu and a juicy tropical fruit backgroundCAS # Mixture
Z11 10 MIP (Firmenich)
Fragrance Family: Woody
Odor Description: Dry, woody and ambery notes, with a strong trigeminal effect.
Z11 is a molecule alive with a thousand sensations.
It's dryness, tenacity and sleek elegance call to mind a precious wood rimmed in shining metal.
Unforgiving in it's strength and designed for pure performanceCAS # (Mixture)