absolute oils

BOTANICAL NAME: Cistus ladanifer OTHERWISE KNOWN AS : Rock Rose and Jara SCENT: A warm, rich, very sweet odour. STRENGTH OF AROMA: Strong PLANT PART USED:  Gum EXTRACTION METHOD: Food Grade Solvent ORIGIN: Portugal COLOUR: Dark Green to Deep Brown CONSISTENCY: Thick and Viscous NOTE: Base Labdanum Absolute is much valued in perfumery because of its property resemblance to Ambergris, which has been banned from use in many countries because its precursor originates from the sperm whale, which is an endangered species. Modern use of Ambergris is virtually all synthetically produced nowadays as are most modern perfumes. Labdanum, as a natural substance has similar fixative and base properties. It is...