Used primarily as a fragrance ingredient in perfumery and scented products due to its unique, fresh, and slightly green or floral odor profile. It acts as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals, particularly in creating sandalwood-like or woody notes. Its rigid bicyclic structure contributes to odor stability and longevity in fine fragrances, cosmetics, and household products. Also explored in specialty organic synthesis for building structurally intricate molecules in research settings.