Jasmine Sambac Absolute (Jasminum Sambac)
Indulge in the sultry and alluring scent of Jasmine Sambac Absolute from Plants Power. This rich floral extract is a must-have for fragrance enthusiasts.
Why You’ll Love It
- Rich floral scent with honeyed and fruity undertones
- Sultry and alluring fragrance
- Thick liquid, dark orange to brown in coloration
- Made from the flowering tops of Jasminum sambac
FAQ
What is the scent profile of Jasmine Sambac Absolute?
Jasmine Sambac Absolute has a rich floral scent with honeyed, fruity, and tea undertones.
How is Jasmine Sambac Absolute produced?
It is produced through solvent extraction from the flowering tops of Jasminum sambac.
Where is Jasmine Sambac Absolute sourced from?
The Jasmine Sambac Absolute is sourced from India.
Jasmine Sambac Absolute
Botanical binomial: Jasminum sambac
Family: Oleaceae
INCI Name: Jasminum sambac flower extract
Other names: Arabian Jasmine, Tuscan jasmine, Zambac, Nightblooming Jasmine
Country of Origin: India
Part of plant used in production: Flowering top
Methods of production: Solvent Extract
Description: From the Oleaceae family, Jasminum sambac is a slender, erect or climbing evergreen bush that is capable of growing from 1 to 3 metres in height, and is more shrubby and woody than J. grandiflorum. Its sturdy branchlets are encompassed by elliptic or obovate, dark green compound leaves and adorned with tubular, star-shaped white to pale yellow flowers that are thicker and more waxy than J. grandiflorum. They grow either as an individual blossom or in clusters at the tips of branches.
Characteristics: Jasmine Sambac absolute posses a scent that is often descried at sultry and alluring, a rich floral scent with sweet, more honeyed, fruity and sunny type,with tea undertones. A thick liquid, dark orange to brown in colouration.
Properties: Anti-depressant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, antispasmodic, cicatrisant, expectorant, galactagogue, emmenagogue, parturient, sedative and uterine substance.
Constituents: Benzyl acetate, Benzyl benzoate, Linalool, Indole, Eugenol, Isojasmone, Farnesene, Phytols
Uses: Jasmine Sambac absolute is a popular ingredient in perfumery. Not only is the scent highly desirable but Jasmine Sambac absolute has more tactility than Jasmine grandiflorum absolute. In aromatherapy Jasmine Sambac absolute is used to calm and alleviate the body whilst stimulating the mind, an emotional equalizer, and notable aphrodisiac.
Interesting Facts: The flowers are harvested in the early morning by hand when they are partially closed. They then open in the evening and are processed overnight. The bud has practically no smell at all compared to the flower when open; where it loses all its fragrance, when the flower opens on the bush.
Safety: For external use only. Should be diluted prior to skin application. Avoid contact with eyes and mouth. May cause skin irritation for some individuals, a skin patch test is recommended prior to use. Consult your healthcare professional before using essential oils during pregnancy.