Fragrance Note
Cashmir wood
Used in 113+ fragrances on FragranVerse
What it smells like
Cashmeran (CAS 33704-61-9), also known as DPMI (6,7-dihydro-1,1,2,3,3-pentamethyl-4(5H)-indanone), is a synthetic molecule developed in 1970 that occupies a unique space between wood, musk, and amber. Its polycyclic ketone structure produces a warm, diffusive, velvety scent that defies clean categorization. Simultaneously musky, woody, spicy, and powdery. The molecule (C14H22O, MW 206.2) does not exist in nature. Its scent is often described as 'the smell of cashmere fabric'. A warm, textured softness with coniferous and slightly spicy undertones.
How it's used in perfumery
Cashmeran functions as a heart-to-base bridging note, connecting musk and wood accords with notable smoothness. It is used as a fixative, a blender, and a comfort-inducing modifier in woody, spicy, coniferous, and amber compositions. At trace levels, it contributes warmth and roundness; at higher doses, it becomes the dominant textural signature. Critical ingredient in cashmere-musk accords, modern woods, and 'comfort' fragrances.
Fun fact
Cashmeran was developed by a major aroma-chemical supplier in 1970 but did not achieve widespread use until the 1990s, when perfumers discovered its extraordinary ability to make any composition feel 'expensive' and textured at even trace doses.