Clary Sage Absolute
Naturals Base Note CAS 8016-63-5
Soft, herbal clary sage with a warm, nutty and slightly musky character and a light bergamot, balsamic lift. It adds naturalness to lavender, fougere and aromatic accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Herbal |
| Descriptor 2 | Sage |
| Descriptor 3 | Woody |
| Odor Impact1 | 105 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 20 h |
| Tenacity2 | 493 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 8016-63-5 |
| INCI Name | Salvia sclarea seed oil |
| Category | Naturals |
| Botanical Name | Salvia sclarea L. |
Synonyms
Clary sage oil, Sclarea vulgaris Mill, Aethiopis sclarea (L.) Fourr, Muscatel, Plai Oil Thai, Plai essential oil siam, clary sage abs french decol, clary sage abs nat 01, clary sage absolute bulgaria, clary sage absolute france, clary sage absolute russia, clary sage cless 50 PCT PG, nutmeg sage absolute, sage clary absolute, sage clary absolute (for fragrance) (Robertet), sage clary hyperabsolute, sage cristal abs, salvia asperata absolute, salvia pamirica absolute, salvia sclarea absolute, Salvia sclarea - (flowering tops & leaves) Sage Clary
Physical and chemical data
| Flash Point | 122 °C |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 20.12 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | green brown waxy paste |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Linalool | 84.8 % |
| Sclareol | 80 % |
| Linalyl Acetate | 19 % |
| Geraniol | 1.2 % |
| Geranyl Acetate | 0.5 % |
| Coumarin | 0.4 % |
| D-Limonene | 0.1 % |
| Eugenol | 0.06 % |
| Hexenal | 0.04 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Linalool | 84.8 % |
| Sclareol natural | 80 % |
| Linalyl acetate | 19 % |
| Camphor | 19 % |
| beta-Caryophyllene natural | 0.6 % |
| Geranyl acetate | 0.5 % |
| Coumarin | 0.4 % |
| Terpinenol | 0.3 % |
| Geraniol | 0.2 % |
| Limonene | 0.1 % |
| Eugenol | 0.06 % |
| Terpinolene | 0.01 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.