Botanical Name: Cistus ladaniferus var beta maculatus Dun.
Country of Origin: France
Cultivation: Wildcrafted
Country of Origin: France
Cultivation: Wildcrafted
Extraction Method: Solvent
Shelf Life: 3 Years
Grade: Absolute/Fine Perfumery
Plant Part: Flower Tops and Leaves
Plant Part: Flower Tops and Leaves
Viscosity: Slightly Thick Pourable Liquid
Perfume Note: Base
Aroma: Rich, warm, sweet, resinous, woody, amber notes
Perfume Note: Base
Aroma: Rich, warm, sweet, resinous, woody, amber notes
Cistus Absolute should not be confused with Labdanum Absolute because it is derived from flower tops and leaves whereas true Labdanum Absolute is ‘always’ solvent extracted resin. As a result of different plant parts being extracted Cistus Absolute is slightly sweeter than Labdanum and MUCH easier to work with.
Cistus Absolute is best suited for meditation, yoga, and natural perfumery with its calming, centering and grounding aroma.