Moroccan Verbena Absolute – Lippia Citriodora |Perfumery Grade

Description

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

Verbena Absolute (Lippia citriodora Kunth.) is a luminous, green-citrus extract prized by perfumers for its sparkling lemon-sherbet brightness and distinctive herbal complexity. Unlike the essential oil, which faces regulatory restrictions under EU and IFRA guidelines, the absolute remains freely available — offering artisan and professional noses full access to this captivating botanical.

On opening, this material delivers an effervescent, candied lemon radiance underscored by a crisp, green-herbaceous coolness. As it develops, a delicate neroli-like floralcy emerges alongside nuances of dried chamomile tea — characteristics that set this genuine absolute apart from synthetic citral-based reconstructions. The dry-down reveals a gentle hay-like warmth with subtle woody-spicy undertones, lending surprising tenacity for a top-note material.

Perfumer’s Applications

This absolute excels at transforming conventional citrus openings into polished, multidimensional compositions. Incorporate it to naturalise synthetic lemon accords built on Litsea cubeba or geranyl nitrile — even modest additions contribute the waxy, tea-tinged facets that reconstructions cannot replicate. It bridges hesperidic top notes and aromatic hearts seamlessly, making it indispensable for authentic Eau de Cologne formulations and green-floral compositions.

Suggested Blending Partners

Pair with petitgrain to accentuate its leafy, woody character, or combine with neroli for a fluid orange-blossom continuum. The hay-like dry-down integrates beautifully with oakmoss in chypre frameworks. For fixation, choose frankincense or elemi rather than heavy musks — these resins complement its lemony-peppery personality and extend longevity without masking its inherent brightness.

Technical Specifications

• Botanical Name: Lippia citriodora Kunth.
• CAS Number: 8022-79-5
• INCI Name: Lippia Citriodora Absolute
• Country of Origin: Morocco
• Extraction Method: Solvent extraction (absolute)
• Appearance: Pale yellow liquid
• Odour Family: Green
• Classification: Base Note
• Longevity: > 180 hours on a smelling strip
• IFRA 51 Limit: 0.69% in finished product (Category 4)

Odour Profile

A radiant, sherbet-like lemon-citrus brightness with a soft neroli-adjacent floralcy, herbal tea nuances, and a gentle hay-like dry-down possessing subtle woody-spicy depth.

Packaging

1ml sample in clear flint glass, 5ml/10ml/30ml in amber glass, all with inbuilt droppers and tamper evident caps.

Safety Information

External use only. Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas. Not suitable for use on babies, children, 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 before committing to larger quantities. Please note that refunds cannot be issued on opened items.

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