It has a strong, long-lasting, and sweet musk-woody aroma with rich floral notes. The appearance is a pale yellow liquid, sometimes crystalline solid at room temperature, with a boiling point of 93–106°C at 400 Pa.

It features a rich musk and floral scent with ambergris undertones, making it a key ingredient in high-end perfumes and cosmetic fragrances, particularly favored by perfumers. It carries the fragrance of plum blossoms, with long-lasting sillage—top notes of plum blossom floral, middle notes of deeper woody tones, and base notes of musk. It is safe, non-toxic, free from added colorants, and non-irritating to the skin.