Jasmine Grandiflorum Absolute — H Reynaud Fils | Rich, Indolic Floral Depth, Egypt

Description

Part of our Professional Perfumers Range — curated for the discerning natural perfumer seeking exceptional depth and rarity.

Jasmine Grandiflorum Absolute — The King of Florals

If rose is the queen of natural perfumery, jasmine is unquestionably its king. Jasminum grandiflorum — the Royal Jasmine or Spanish Jasmine, cultivated since antiquity across the Mediterranean, India, and Egypt — has contributed to more great fragrances than any other material in the perfumer’s palette. Chanel No. 5, Joy by Jean Patou, Samsara by Guerlain, Poison by Dior — the list of masterpieces built on jasmine absolute is effectively a history of fine fragrance itself. No other single botanical comes close in terms of its centrality to classical perfumery.

The absolute is solvent-extracted in France by H Reynaud Fils, established 1898, from the freshly picked flowers of Egyptian-grown Jasminum grandiflorum — flowers that must be harvested by hand in the early morning before the heat dissipates their volatile character, and processed immediately to capture the full spectrum of their scent. Egyptian-origin material is particularly prized: the warm, fertile conditions of the Nile delta produce flowers of exceptional intensity, yielding an absolute of amber colour and remarkable richness that Egyptian cultivators have refined over generations.

Scent Profile

Rich, complex, and deeply floral, with a warm honeyed sweetness underpinned by the deep, indolic and slightly animalic facets characteristic of the true botanical extract. This depth is what distinguishes a genuine absolute from a synthetic or diluted jasmine and is considered one of its most prized qualities in fine perfumery — first impressions can be intense, and the material opens out with air exposure and dilution.

In the heart, fruity and tea-like facets develop alongside a creamy warmth that perfumers have always found irresistible. The base is long, tenacious, and deeply floral — a jasmine trace of considerable longevity that evolves over hours on skin and fabric. If you’re new to natural jasmine absolute, we recommend starting with a 1ml sample to experience its full character before committing to a larger volume; its complexity is best appreciated at working dilutions, where the raw material’s intensity softens into something of breathtaking beauty.

Perfumery Applications

Jasmine absolute is the single most versatile floral ingredient in the perfumer’s toolkit — capable of functioning as a centrepiece note in a soliflore, as a supporting foundation in virtually every fragrance family, and as a background unifier that adds naturalness and volume to compositions without announcing itself. It is equally at home in feminine florals and masculine aromatic compositions, in light fresh structures and deep orientals, in classical chypres and modern gourmands.

In white floral compositions it is the lead material of unrivalled authority. In orientals it adds a warm floral heart that bridges top and base notes with extraordinary facility. In chypres it provides the floral counterpoint to mossy and citrus elements that has defined the genre for a century. Even at concentrations where it cannot be consciously identified, it lends a naturalness and vitality that transforms synthetic compositions. Start at lower concentrations than you might expect — the absolute is powerfully concentrated and its indolic character can dominate if overdosed.

Blending Suggestions

The classic rose-jasmine pairing is the most celebrated in natural perfumery and a natural starting point. Beyond that, jasmine pairs beautifully with rose, tuberose, ylang ylang, neroli, orange blossom, cassie, violet leaf, iris, bergamot, clary sage, geranium, sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli, vetiver, labdanum, benzoin, tonka bean, orris, and natural musks. Its affinity with woody-oriental base materials is particularly rewarding — sandalwood and jasmine together produce an accord of uncommon richness and staying power.

Technical Details

• Botanical Name: Jasminum grandiflorum L.
• Common Names: Royal Jasmine / Spanish Jasmine / Grandiflorum Jasmine
• Botanical Family: Oleaceae
• Supplier: H Reynaud Fils, established 1898, France
• Origin: Egypt
• Plant Part: Flowers
• Extraction Method: Solvent extraction (absolute)
• INCI: Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract
• CAS Number: 84776-64-7
• Classification: Heart note (top to middle)
• Appearance: Amber liquid, thin to medium viscosity
• Odour Family: Floral / Sweet / Indolic / Fruity
• Natural: Yes — 100% pure natural absolute
• Note: An authentic Egyptian jasmine from one of France’s most historic absolute houses — distinct in origin and character from our Indian “Gold” grade Jasmine Grandiflorum Absolute

Packaging

1ml sample supplied in a 5ml clear flint glass bottle. 5ml, 10ml and 30ml supplied in amber glass bottles — all with inbuilt droppers and tamper evident caps.

Safety Information

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas. Not suitable for use on babies, children, pets or broken skin. Avoid use during pregnancy or whilst nursing. Always dilute properly and perform a patch test before first use.

Sample Policy

We recommend purchasing a 1ml sample first before committing to larger quantities. Please note that no refunds can be offered on opened items.

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