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Extracting Jasmine
Florals have long been among the most treasured materials in perfumery. In many cases, they command prices that rival—or even surpass—those of oud and saffron. Few flowers have captivated perfumers quite like jasmine, whose intoxicating aroma has earned it an enduring place at the heart of the craft.
Today, we’re creating a co-absolute by combining both Jasmine sambac and Jasmine grandiflorum concretes.
Although they share the same common name, these two species have remarkably different personalities. Jasmine sambac is richer, more intense, and beautifully indolic, with a subtle fruity nuance that gives it incredible depth. Jasmine grandiflorum, by contrast, is softer, sweeter, and effortlessly elegant, lending an airy floral refinement. Together, they have the potential to create an exceptionally full, nuanced, and almost ethereal jasmine experience.
A concrete is the first stage of extraction: a fragrant, waxy mass that contains the flower’s aromatic compounds along with its natural waxes and pigments. It is then washed with ethanol, allowing the aromatic molecules to dissolve while leaving the waxes behind. After filtration, the alcohol is carefully evaporated, revealing the finished absolute.
This is only the beginning of the process, but we’re excited to see how these two extraordinary jasmines evolve together. We’ll share the results once the co-absolute is complete.
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Extracting Jasmine
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