Vetiver Uruguay Oil (Bourbon Type)
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Vetiver Uruguay Bourbon Type Oil (CAS 8016-96-4) is a natural essential oil distilled from Chrysopogon zizanioides, cultivated in Uruguay using varietals and techniques derived from the Bourbon tradition (Réunion Island). It is characterized by a sweet, heavy woody-earthy aroma with undertones of wet soil, moss, and precious woods. Compared to Haitian or Javan vetivers, the Uruguayan Bourbon type exhibits a more balanced, smoother expression—well suited for elegant chypre and modern fougère compositions where depth without opacity is required.
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Vetiver Uruguay Bourbon Type Oil (CAS 8016-96-4) is a natural essential oil distilled from Chrysopogon zizanioides, cultivated in Uruguay using varietals and techniques derived from the Bourbon tradition (Réunion Island). It is characterized by a sweet, heavy woody-earthy aroma with undertones of wet soil, moss, and precious woods. Compared to Haitian or Javan vetivers, the Uruguayan Bourbon type exhibits a more balanced, smoother expression—well suited for elegant chypre and modern fougère compositions where depth without opacity is required.
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Vetiver Uruguay Bourbon Type Oil (CAS 8016-96-4) is a natural essential oil distilled from Chrysopogon zizanioides, cultivated in Uruguay using varietals and techniques derived from the Bourbon tradition (Réunion Island). It is characterized by a sweet, heavy woody-earthy aroma with undertones of wet soil, moss, and precious woods. Compared to Haitian or Javan vetivers, the Uruguayan Bourbon type exhibits a more balanced, smoother expression—well suited for elegant chypre and modern fougère compositions where depth without opacity is required.
Natural Ingredient Overview
🏭 Manufacturer: Local producers in Uruguay
🔎 Chemical Name: Essential oil of Chrysopogon zizanioides
🧪 Synonyms: Vetiver Oil Uruguay, Vetiver Bourbon Type
🧬 Chemical Formula: Complex natural mixture; key components include vetiverol, vetiverone
📂 CAS N°: 8016-96-4
📘 FEMA: 3109
⚖️ MW: Not applicable (natural mixture)
📝 Odor Type: Woody, Earthy
📈 Odor Strength: Strong, long-lasting
👃🏼 Odor Profile: Sweet, humid, woody-earthy with wet soil nuances and subtle floral-fruity brightness
⚗️ Uses: Fixative, Base Note
🧴 Appearance: Amber to dark brown viscous liquid
What is Vetiver Uruguay Bourbon Type Oil?
Vetiver Uruguay Bourbon Type Oil is distilled from Chrysopogon zizanioides roots grown in Uruguay, applying Réunion Island distillation practices to genetically Bourbon-type vetiver. This regional oil offers a rounded olfactory profile with reduced harshness, a floral-woody softness, and wet soil notes, closely resembling Réunion’s classic Bourbon vetiver.
The oil is produced by steam distillation of aged, cleaned rootlets, preserving delicate oxygenated sesquiterpenes responsible for vetiver’s depth and tenacity. Local processing close to harvest zones helps maintain aromatic fidelity.
Compared to Haitian vetiver (more intense and earthy) and Indonesian grades (rougher, smokier), the Uruguay Bourbon Type delivers greater balance and smoothness, aligning with modern preferences in fine fragrance formulation.
Olfactory Profile & Perfumery Applications
Vetiver Uruguay (Bourbon Type) exhibits a deep woody-earthy scent with:
Humid, sweet rootiness
Wet soil and green-floral facets
Long-lasting base note performance
Functional roles in perfumery:
Fixative in chypres, amber bases, and aldehydic-woody blends
Earthy anchor for fougères and neo-natural florals
Adds warmth to floral (rose, violet) and fruity citrus themes (e.g., grapefruit)
Vetiver’s molecular complexity lends it excellent compatibility with:
Ionones (powdery-violet contrast)
Patchouli, clary sage, and lavender (for aromatic-woody blends)
Ambergris replacers and resinous bases
Suggested internal link: See Fixatives in Perfumery for deeper usage guidance.
Industrial & Technical Uses
This oil's roundness and high tenacity support its use in:
Fine fragrance (eaux de parfum, extraits)
Shaving creams, hair products, and natural colognes
Neo-chypre accords and woody natural-style compositions
Thanks to its aging stability and modest turbidity, it integrates well into both alcohol and emulsion bases.
Regulatory & Safety Overview
IFRA Restrictions: None under typical use
EU Allergens: May contain linalool, farnesol, limonene (trace, naturally occurring)
FEMA GRAS Number: 3109 (for limited flavor use)
ECHA Classification: Not hazardous at standard concentrations
REACH Registration: Compliant for fragrance use
Toxicology: No sensitization concerns when properly aged and stored
Note: Store in dark, airtight containers to prevent oxidation and preserve aromatic balance.
Ingredient Connections & Synergies
Vetiver Uruguay Bourbon Type Oil complements and contrasts with:
Vetiver Terpenes: Lighter, volatile top-note fraction for brighter vetiver effects
Vetiver Oil MD: Molecularly distilled vetiver for clarity and precision in high-grade compositions
Vetiveryl Acetate: Semi-synthetic derivative offering soft woody transparency
Patchouli Crude Oil: Reinforces earthy-woody chypre foundations
These materials enable precise modulation of vetiver’s sweetness, dryness, or earthiness in advanced fragrance structures.
Sources
Fulvio Ciccolo – Scentspiracy Archive, 2020
Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin – Steffen Arctander
FEMA GRAS Database
ECHA Substance Information
Wikipédia – Chrysopogon zizanioides, 2020
