Labdanum absolute 50% in ethanol, 2 g.

Botanical name: Cistus ladaniferus

Country of origin: Spain

Extraction method: extraction

Plant part: resin

Aroma: deep, rich, sweet balsamic aroma with a faint herbal scent and amber undertone, with an animalic note

Perfume note: base note, fixative

Blends well with: vanilla, benzoin, opoponax, patchouli, cedar, vetiver, citrus

Labdanum is also known as Sharon Rose and is mentioned in the Bible. The essential oil is commonly called cistus. Its aroma differs significantly from labdanum and has less amber scent. The first step in obtaining labdanum absolute is collecting the resin from the cistus plant. A wide variety of products can be made from labdanum resin.

In perfumery, as a base note, it is precisely labdanum absolute that is used. Obtaining it requires two or more processing steps. Labdanum absolutes can vary greatly depending on how they are extracted and what solvents are used during the purification process.

In cosmetics, it is used in products for red, couperose-prone skin with dilated capillaries. For minor skin scratches and damage.

Used in perfumery: oriental, resinous, warm perfumes - amber, leather, wood accords, masculine and unisex fragrances, luxurious feminine scents.

Try blending labdanum with your favorite essential oils, absolutes, or CO2 extracts to achieve a soft, warm amber aroma. Labdanum absolute is also an excellent fragrance fixative.