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At 5% concentration, Fleur de Cuir—a co-distilled osmanthus-cedarwood material from Payan Bertrand—excels in fruity oud compositions, delivering apricot liqueur brightness, suede-soft leather, and oud-like resonance. This research explores four compositional pathways and provides a complete formula showcasing the material as architectural centerpiece.

Calypsone remains a Givaudan-exclusive molecule with linear watermelon-marine character, while cascalone offers the most accessible alternative despite fundamental differences. This guide provides practical substitution strategies across fragrance categories, concentration guidelines, and comprehensive analysis of the modern marine molecule landscape spanning 15+ distinct materials.

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