Jasmine, Grandiflorum, Egypt (Absolute)

Jasmine is spoken of as a single scent. Two species dominate the trade and they are not interchangeable. Jasminum grandiflorum gives a soft, rounded floral. Jasminum sambac is deeper, more penetrating and closer to orange blossom.

01 · Origin

Jasminum grandiflorum, the Spanish or royal jasmine, is a climbing shrub of the olive family, Oleaceae, native to South Asia and the Arabian peninsula. Egypt has long been a principal centre of its cultivation. This absolute is extracted from the blossoms in Egypt, from conventional cultivation.

02 · Process

The flowers are picked by hand at dawn, when the aroma is strongest. They are extracted with solvent to give a concrete, which is washed with alcohol to yield the absolute. Benzyl acetate and linalool form the sweet, fruity top. Benzyl benzoate fixes it. Jasmone and indole, present in small proportion, carry the warm, animalic depth.

03 · In Practice

Soft, warm and rounded, with a light fruity facet and a touch of vanilla, while remaining clearly floral. A heart note in natural perfumery, used in small proportion. Massage blends, anointing oils, skincare formulation and olfactory study alongside Jasmine, Sambac (No. 1635). Blends with rose, sandalwood, neroli, bergamot, ylang ylang, vetiver and orange.

General information: For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.