Kephalis (Givaudan)

Kephalis® (Givaudan) is a distinctive fragrance ingredient valued in perfumery for its rich woody-amber character with warm tobacco-like nuances. Its scent profile is often described as deep, dry, and slightly sweet, combining cedarwood-like dryness with soft amber warmth and subtle spicy facets.

The material typically appears as a clear to pale liquid with moderate viscosity, and is appreciated for its excellent tenacity and strong presence in the base of a fragrance. Its character is powerful yet refined, allowing it to add depth, structure, and long-lasting warmth to a composition.

In practical perfumery, Kephalis® is frequently used to build woody and amber accords, while also contributing dryness, warmth, and fixation to the base of a fragrance. It blends particularly well with cedarwood, patchouli, sandalwood materials, amber notes, and musks, making it suitable for a wide range of fragrance styles including woody, oriental, amber, and modern masculine compositions.