Cistus Absolute - France
Cistus ladaniferus var. beta maculataCistus Absolute - France
resinous
base
Cistus Absolute from France is a luxurious aromatic extract obtained from Cistus ladanifer, a resinous Mediterranean shrub renowned for producing the precious material known as labdanum. Highly valued in fine perfumery, Cistus Absolute is celebrated for its rich, complex, and deeply sensual character that forms the backbone of many oriental and amber fragrances.
Its aroma is warm, resinous, balsamic, and intensely ambery with nuances of leather, dry woods, incense, and subtle herbal undertones. The material possesses remarkable depth and tenacity, creating a smooth and sophisticated base note that evolves beautifully on skin. Rich leathery facets combined with dark amber warmth make Cistus Absolute one of the most important natural materials in luxury perfumery.
In fragrance creation, Cistus Absolute is widely used in amber accords, oriental fragrances, chypres, leather compositions, incense themes, and oud-inspired creations. It blends exceptionally well with patchouli, sandalwood, cedarwood, vetiver, frankincense, benzoin, rose, tobacco, and agarwood.
Highly prized in niche and artistic perfumery, Cistus Absolute from France acts as both a character ingredient and a natural fixative, adding richness, longevity, and a sophisticated amber-leather signature to fragrance compositions.
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| Botanical Name | Cistus ladaniferus var. beta maculata |
| Origin | France |
| Extraction Method | Solvent Extraction |
| INCI Name | Cistus Ladaniferus Extract |
| Note | Base |
| Scent Family | Resinous |
| Scent Profile | Ambery, Resinous, Leathery, Smoky, Woody and Liquorice |
| Plant Part | Leafy Twigs |
| Cultivation | Wild Harvested |
| Appearance | Pale Brown, Viscous Liquid |
| Suggested Use | Perfumery, Aromatherapy, Soap Making |
| Cas number | 8016-26-0 |
| Documentation | Safety Data Sheet IFRA 51 Certificate Certificate of Analysis |
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