Sabinene

At a glance

A green, peppery-woody terpene found in nutmeg and black pepper oils, used to add a fresh spicy-green nuance 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.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Derived from plants such as holm oak and black pepper
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Terpene
CAS number
3387-41-5
Profile
fresh, woody, peppery
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01