| Latin: | Jasminum grandiflorum |
| English: | Jasmine |
| French: | Jasmin |
| Family: | Oleaceae |
| Origin: | Morocco, Egypt, India |
History and origin
Jasminum grandiflorum is a shrub measuring around 2 to 4 meters high. It flowers from August to October. Jasmine flower, white or slightly pink, is called "queen of the night" because it releases its scent at sunset. It takes as much as 10 kg (around 8 million flowers) to obtain 1 kg of absolute, which makes this oil one of the most expensive.
| Distilled Part : | Lichen |
| Extraction : | Steam distillation |
| Oil Characteristics : | Oak moss absolute has a dark green-brown color. It’s a woody oil, reminding of oak and alga. |
Oakmoss extract helps to root oneself.
This oil is mainly used in perfumery. It is a perfume fixative and a bottom note.
Oak moss absolute blends well with citrus to create men’s fragrances. It will mix well with rose, bergamot, cinnamon or vetiver to create more feminine notes.
| Distilled Part : | Flower |
| Extraction : | Solvent extraction |
| Oil Characteristics : | Jasmine absolute has a brown-orange color. It has a heavy, hot and sweet fragrance. |
| Energetic and Emotional Effect : | Jasmine influences both body and mind. It stimulates creativity and imagination. It helps people with difficulties to express their emotions and feelings by giving them self-confidence. |
Jasmine is used in making many perfumes. Add it to your homemade beauty products.
Blends well with rose, sandalwood, sage and all the citrus.
Lot JAGRMAR03R
Morocco
Aromatic esters : benzyle acetate (15,27 %), benzyle benzoate (10,46 %)
Diterpenol : phytol (12,30 %)
Lot JAGREGY12T
Egypt
Aromatic esters : benzyle acetate (16,61 %), benzyle benzoate (9,71 %)
Diterpenol : trans phytol (9,64 %)
Lot ABSJAGRMAR03V (2020/05)
Morocco
Aromatic Esters: benzyle acetate (16,14 %), benzyle benzoate (15,23 %)
Diterpenol: phytol (8,07 %)
Lot ABSJAGREGY06X (2023/04)
Egypt
Aromatic Esters: benzyle acetate (13,10%), benzyle benzoate (10,02%)
Diterpenol: cis phytol (7,11%)
