OlfactionaryAbietyl acetate
At a glance
Abietyl acetate is a lab‑synthesised ester derived from abietic acid (pine resin). It imparts a piney, resinous‑woody aroma with subtle balsamic sweetness, used in masculine and forest‑type fragrances.
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