NATURALSTOGETHER(r)
Powdery, floral, green, woody and reminiscent of violet.
ORRIS CTE TYPE 8 IRONE has a very powdery and sweet profile.
Rhizomes’ maturation drives the development of irones, which characterize the powdery note of Orris.
The higher the irones content is, the most powerful will be the powdery note.
Orris extracts can be used in perfumery as well as in flavors, especially in red fruit notes such as raspberry.
There are two main species of orris used as perfume plants: Orris pallida and Orris germanica. Native to Central Europe, orris is cultivated for perfumery in Italy, France, Morocco and China. It is picked manually in the summer months. The rhizomes are separated from the shoots, peeled to increase oxygenation necessary for the production of irones, and washed to eliminate residual dirt, then sliced and left to dry, followed by proper storing. To foster the development of irones, the drying process usually takes 2 to 3 years. Italy was once the main producer of Orris root and countries, namely Morocco and China, have increased their own Orris production in more recent years.
Italy
Orris Italy is mainly sourced from Tuscany, Chianti and Pratomagno. They mainly produce the Pallida variety, 15 MT per year. The picking is done by an association of producers.
Morocco
Orris Morocco is sourced in the Atlas of Morocco in the mountains. The farmers produce 150 MT per year which they sell in the souk to collectors. After drying the raw material is stored at the farmers' for a few months before selling in the souk.
China
Orris is native to the Himalayan regions of China, especially in Sichuan, Xizang, and Yunnan.