Product Overview
The aroma of our Immortelle Absolute is herbaceous, hay-like and honeyed, with a smoky tobacco and musk-like undertone; it has an extraordinary ability to round off and ‘bouquet’ a composition that may need ‘life’ and naturalness.[1]
Helichrysum italicum means ‘golden sun of Italy’ and is evocative of the stunning habitat of this plant in its bright maize-colored meadows. Immortelle is French for ‘immortal’ or ‘everlasting’ and refers to the straw-like flowers that appear living when, in fact, dried – in a bright yellow color as if frozen in time. This plant is part of the Asteraceae (daisy) family and is often called the 'curry plant' due to the unusual and pungent odor of the leaves. It is also the source of Helichrysum essential oil, a perennial staple for many aromatherapy enthusiasts.
In perfumery, Immortelle has traditionally been used in chypre, floral, and amber compositions; its warm, tobacco, tea, liqueur, and wood notes blend well with woody, fougère, or leathery accords, and its warmth can be used to illuminate compositions.[6] Perfume blogger N. further states that “Immortelle [absolute] is akin to the assoluta voice with the rich darkness of a contralto and the ringing bells of a soprano – it simply pierces through the thickest of compositions.”[7]
1 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 238.
2 Industry communication.
3 Curtis, Tony and David G Williams. An Introduction to Perfumery, 2nd ed., 2009, p. 258.
4 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 238.
5 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 217.
6 https://imakescents.wordpress.com/tag/eau-noire/
7 Ibid.
