Labdanum Absolute

Uses in perfumes

• Labdanum, together with oakmoss, patchouli, and bergamot, forms the chypre accord.

• It is generally used as an amber base note in oriental and chypre fragrances. An essential note for evoking the Orient, hookah smoke and other exotic reveries...

• In 2007, Annick Goutal launched her "Ambre Fétiche" fragrance, which features a sweet blend of balms and resins, including labdanum.

• Frequently found in the composition of fragrances:

  • Oriental masculine fragrances where warm, rich notes such as vanilla and coumarin are accented by opulent woody notes such as patchouli, sandalwood, and vetiver.

  • Chypre women's fragrances which, on a chypre base (oak moss, patchouli, and bergamot), go very well with fruity or floral notes. This family includes fragrances with character that are easily recognizable.

  • Oriental feminine fragrances vanilla, floral, woody... depending on whether the warm, sensual notes are combined with floral or vanilla scents...

  • Labdanum is also sometimes found sporadically in certain floral fruity compositions to bring a hint of aquatic and woody notes to a fresh and fruity fragrance.

Some ideas

• Create a sweet and enchanting masculine fragrance by combining Labdanum with top notes of Bergamot and Pepper, warmed by the dry, warm, amber scents of Copahu balm and Oak moss.

• Dare to create a fresh and sensual eau de toilette by combining Lemon, Ginger, and Elemi with the spicier, woodier notes of Coriander, Vetiver, and Tonka Bean, as in Kenzo's L'Eau Indigo.

• For a feminine chypre, Labdanum blends beautifully with Mandarin, Osmanthus, Rose and warmer, more vanilla-like base notes such as Patchouli, Benzoin and Tonka bean, as in Lancôme's Hypnose Senses.

• Lighter eaux de parfum will gain sensuality by combining Labdanum with fresh, green top notes of Lemon, Mint, and yellow fruits.

Perfume

• Solubility

Labdanum absolute is perfectly soluble in 90° alcohol.

However, it is insoluble in water and fatty substances (plant-based oils and butters).

• Handling

This absolute is pasty and sticky at low temperatures. To make it easier to use and measure out, we recommend using a spatula to scoop out and measure the absolute.

To do this, warm the jar in a double boiler if necessary to liquefy the absolute.

Wash your equipment with alcohol.

• Cosmetic active ingredient

As an ingredient in your perfume formulation, it is advisable to prepare an alcoholic liquid concentrate to facilitate dosing.

1. Collect your absolute as explained above.

2. Weigh 0.5 grams (1 DASH spoon) of Labdanum absolute into a marmotton bottle.

3. Add 1.5 ml of 90° alcohol.

4. Leave the Labdanum absolute to macerate in the alcohol for a few minutes, shaking occasionally.

5. Then add this liquid Labdanum concentrate drop by drop to your fragrance preparation using a dropper pipette.

Culture

Wild harvest

Quality

100% pure and natural

Method of production

Extracted from the concrete using alcohol, then the alcohol is evaporated.

Part of the plant used

Resin from the leaves

Botanical name

Cistus ladaniferus

Function

Cosmetic ingredient

Other names

Cistus

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Organoleptic properties

• Appearance: thick paste

• Color: reddish brown

• Odour: amber, resinous, herbaceous; it is one of the few plants to have animal notes.

Flash point

62°C

Storage

Store in an airtight bottle, away from air and light, at a temperature below 25°C.

Precautions

• As a general rule, always test your preparation on the inside of your elbow at least 48 hours before use.

• Dangerous. Follow the precautions for use.

• May cause skin allergy. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, causes long-term adverse effects (in case of massive spillage of the product into a watercourse).

Supplier documents

www.wikipedia.com

 www.osmoz.fr

www.auparfum.fr