Guaiacwood acetate

At a glance

A woody ester related to guaiacwood chemistry, giving a soft, smooth woody character used in woody base accords. It is used by perfumers as one of many aroma-chemical building blocks that combine to form a fragrance's overall accord, rather than being worn as a scent on its own.

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