Opopanax Absolute / Origin France

Description

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

Opopanax Absolute

Botanical Name: Commiphora Erythraea (also known as Sweet Myrrh)
Origin: France
Period of Harvest: April to September
Part Used: Stem and Branches
Extraction Method: Solvent Extraction of the gum resin
Appearance: Reddish brown in colour, thick but pourable
Note: Base Notes (excellent fixative)
Scent: Reminiscent of myrrh but on the woodier side with spicy undertones and a small concentrated sweetness
Growing Conditions: Grown on unpolluted sustainable land.
Blends well with Amber Oil, Benzoin, Frankincense, Myrrh, Citrus Oils, Bergamot, Neroli, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Vetiver.

Opopanax is an oil that is on a par with Frankincense and Myrrh. It has a sweetly aromatic, warm, spicy and deeply balsamic aroma with woody, root-like notes and faint celery / lovage undertones. In natural perfumery it can introduce a musky and subtly animalic character to your creations.

All pure absolutes such as this oil are now rare and extremely concentrated by nature. They should be properly evaluated in a diluted state otherwise, the complexity of the fragrance, particularly the rare and exotic notes are not properly appreciated.

Pure Absolute Oils should always be diluted with a carrier oil such as grapeseed oil or sweet almond oil before using on the skin. A patch test is recommended to see if your skin is sensitive to the product.

For External Cosmetic Use Only

Keep away from eyes & sensitive areas. Not suitable for babies or children. Do not use on broken skin. Avoid all Absolutes if pregnant or nursing

Iml sample supplied in a clear flint glass bottle with inbuilt dropper and tamper evident cap 5ml, 10ml & 30ml supplied in glass amber bottles with inbuilt dropper and tamper evident cap

Please note if buying large quantities of this item we advise purchasing a 1ml sample first to ensure that you are happy with the product as we do not refund opened items

Certificate of Analysis is available on request.