GI absolue pays de Grasse
Botanical Cistus ladaniferus
CAS# 0008016-26-0
Olfactive family
Balsamic
Product type Naturals
Technology Absolute
NATURALSTOGETHER(r)
Technical Descriptors
Cistus
Olfactive description
Ambery, warm, leathery, balsamic.
The Cistus family is ambery, woody, light and fruity.
Absolutes profiles offer hints of floral notes on top and deep warm, long-lasting dry-down notes.
Although Spain is the main sourcing country, Morocco is a very close alternative in terms of profile.
Perfumery usage
Cistus is a key compound in chypre, ambery and spicy notes.
Process
A primary extraction with a volatile solvent on fresh or dry biomass yields to a Concrete or Resinoid.
The Absolute is obtained via a second purification step in the process.
Did you know?
Extracted part: stems and leaves.
Sourcing Countries
Crop seasons : Morocco
Flashpoint
100 °C / 212 °F
Certifications
Kosher Certified