Vetiver CO2 extract

At a glance

Supercritical CO₂ extract of Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides) roots, chiefly from India/Haiti, yields a deep earthy‑woody, smoky, dry‑grass aroma used as a long‑lasting base note.

One of several trade forms of Vetiver catalogued here — see the full family →

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Root
Extraction
CO2 extraction
Chemical family
Sesquiterpene‑rich
CAS number
8016-96-4
IFRA status
Restricted -- controlled via constituent peroxide limits
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-09