Cashmeran

At a glance

Cashmeran is a fully synthetic aroma chemical first created in 1969 by IFF from petrochemical precursors (acetone, ethylene); it provides a warm, woody‑musky, amber‑spicy scent used for depth and longevity in many modern fragrances.

Origin
Synthesized in laboratories
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Polycyclic musk
Profile
Soft, musky, woody-spicy scent with a suede-like warmth
IFRA status
Not restricted
Cost tier
Low
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-22