Jasmine Absolute, India
Details
- Botanical Name: Jasminum grandiflorum L.
- Origin: India
- Process: Solvent Extracted Absolute
- Plant Part: Flowers (harvested before dawn)
- Cultivation: Conventional
- Use: Natural Perfumery. Always dilute.
- Note: Middle to Base Note
- Aroma Family: Floral
- Aroma: Intensely floral, very sweet, tenacious, with a deep richness and a somewhat musky and coumarin-like undertone; a bit richer/denser than our Jasmine Absolute from Egypt.
- Contraindications: Skin sensitization (moderate risk); please see Safety Considerations below.
Certificate of Analysis (COA)Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Overview
Indian Jasmine Absolute
Our Jasmine Absolute from India is intensely floral, very sweet and tenacious, with a deep richness and a somewhat musky and coumarin-like undertone. It is a bit richer/denser than our Jasmine Absolute from Egypt and harmonizes well with almost all other essences. Due to its powerful aroma, we recommend diluting it before blending with other oils. Only a hint of this precious oil is needed to impart elegance, balance, and smoothness to perfume creations.
Jasmine has been among the principal ingredients of more than 80% of all quality perfumes and a third of all men’s fragrances.1 The sensual aroma is exhilarating and playful, and according to Patricia Davis, brings together the fiery dynamism associated with the masculine aspect (yang) and the soft earthiness of the feminine (yin).2 The uninhibited aroma evokes lightness and joy, setting the stage for physical awareness and imagination. It is no wonder that the flowers, thought to awaken the spiritual nature of intimacy, have been used traditionally in some cultures to decorate the bed of newlyweds. In magical spiritual traditions, Jasmine is used as a devotional anointing oil and is worn for blessings and good luck.3
One look at the chemistry of this seductive aroma explains a lot about its sensual appeal. Amid a bouquet of complex flowery esters, including methyl anthranilate, is the queen of floral aromas, indole, but only if smelled in low concentrations; it occurs naturally in human feces and, at full strength, has an intense fecal odor. At very low concentrations, however, it is intensely floral and appears in some of the sweetest blossoms – for example Narcissus, Jonquil, Honeysuckle, Champaca and Neroli – and is highly regarded in natural perfumery. The aroma of Jasmine is said to blend with virtually everything and is an indispensable ingredient for the natural perfumer.
PLEASE NOTE: Jasmine Absolute is intended for use in perfumery only. If you are interested in using Jasmine for aromatherapy applications, please see the high-quality Jasmine Organic Extract that we carry.
Not sure which Jasmine to choose? Please see our Jasmine Samples (you can uncheck the ones you don’t want to receive). For a complete list of our Jasmine offerings, click here.
For information regarding the use of Jasmine in natural perfumery, please see:
- Fragrant – The Secret Life of Scent, Mandy Aftel, 2014, pp. 203-236.
- "Jasmine Absolute from Concrète," Steffen Arctander, Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, pp. 309-311.
- "Jasmine Series: part 2 ~ the role of jasmine in perfumery," Elena Vosnaki at Perfume Shrine, May 2007, http://perfumeshrine.blogspot.com/2007/05/jasmine-series-part-2-role-of-jasmine.html
Aromatic Profile: Intensely floral, very sweet, tenacious, with a deep richness and a somewhat musky and coumarin-like undertone; a bit richer/denser than our Jasmine Absolute from Egypt.
Appearance: Deep orange-red, transparent, mobile liquid.
Use: Natural Perfumery.
Blending Suggestions: Essential Oils, Absolutes and CO2 extracts are highly concentrated. For safety reasons, they must be diluted before use – this is standard protocol for aromatherapy and perfumery purposes. For how much to dilute, please see Dilution Solutions. This product is soluble in both fixed (carrier) oils and 190 proof alcohol; not soluble in water. For guidance on how to incorporate this product into the carrier of your choice, please see our FAQs section.
For a pre-blended and affordable dilution of this oil, please see our Jasmine Absolute, India - 10%.
Blends Well With: Ambrette, Amyris, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Boronia, Cassie, Cedarwood, Chamomile (Roman), Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Coriander, Fir, Balsam, Frankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Linden Blossom, Mandarin, Melissa, Mimosa, Neroli, Orange, Orange Blossom, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Tuberose, Vetiver, Violet Leaf, Ylang Ylang, Yuzu. “Has the ability to round off any rough notes and blends with virtually everything.”4 Jasmine is “the inimitable, indispensable oil for the natural perfumer.”5
Safety Considerations: Skin sensitization (moderate risk); a maximum dermal use level of 0.7% is recommended (IFRA).6 Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.
1 Groom, Nigel. The New Perfume Handbook, 2nd ed., 1997, pp. 168-9.
2 Davis, Patricia. Subtle Aromatherapy, 1991, p. 208.
3 Miller, Richard Alan and Iona Miller. The Magical and Ritual Use of Perfumes, 1990, p. 130.
4 Lawless, Julia. The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, 2013, p. 116.
5 Lawless, Alec. Artisan Perfumery or Being Led by the Nose, 2009, pp. 72-3.
6 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 312.
The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made by Eden Botanicals as to the medicinal value of any products from Eden Botanicals. The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products. If you have any questions, please call or email us for further information.
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Customer Reviews for Jasmine Absolute, India
- really great Review by Teena
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Rating Equal to but different in that not as green as co2...this is just so much more than the grandifolium everywhere else... this is more grounded than others and works on my headaches like the sambac...I like all of the eden jasmines...all of them. If this is the dark side then, the co2 is the light side . lovely....(Posted on 9/27/2016)
- Sweet Buttery Goodness Review by Pith Fragrances
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Rating Ahhh, this is a pleasing jasmine grandiflorum. It is sweet, full-bodied, and has a smooth, buttery quality. A very versatile floral absolute to have in your collection.(Posted on 1/18/2016)
- Dark, Lush, Fruity & Creamy Review by Derrick
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Rating Whereas Jasmine Sambac is like the sultry beauty that quietly awaits, Indian Jasmine is the temptress openly demonstrating her passion. Jasmine Sambac is dark, green, and has a "silk stocking" like effect, while Indian Jasmine is dark and has a fruity banana overtone with lush cream clotted density. This is Jasmine on full blast! I really can't make any comparisons of these two with the Egyptian variety as I have not yet tried it, but I can imagine it is nice still.(Posted on 9/11/2015)
Another interesting point to note is that this is the Jasmine variety that Ylang Ylang is often compared to, as you can smell the similar banana overtone in both.
- Queen of flowers Review by Clayton
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Rating As you would expect from a jasmine grandiflorum absolute, this is rich, indolic and dense smelling. Indisposable for the perfumer, and reminiscent of perfumes past, when there was much more freedom to use these costly naturals in much higher quantities. Eden Botanicals' Indian jasmine absolute is very nice!(Posted on 6/11/2014)
- Rich and gorgeous Review by BShea
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Rating This jasmine grandiflorum from India is rich, round, warm, and sweet-a classic jasmine and really nice. The top notes are fresh, floral, slightly fruity,and sweet and it has subtle undertones of musk and spice, It is the jasmine I always use for my blends. A must have necessity for a perfumers palette. It blends with almost anything and everything. I highly recommend it. It is a amber brown mobile liquid with great tenacity.(Posted on 3/1/2013)
- Lovely Jasmine Review by Natalie
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Rating This is a lovely jasmine. It is quite heavy and has a true jasmine scent with none of that horrible solvent smell that I have smelt from quite a few other jasmines that I have tried. It's creamy, deep and hypnotic.(Posted on 2/23/2013)
- Heavy and lush Review by Sedna Bee
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Rating This is one of the heavier jasmines I have ever smelled, but it is gorgeous as a base for lighter florals. Makes a daffodil like scent with the Neroli Fine that you offer.(Posted on 2/13/2013)
