Orris Root Absolut Irys, Iris Pallida

XPP4116 ABSOLUTE IRIS FROM THE ROOT
Iris Pallida ORRIS ROOT ABSOLUT

Absolut, used in the production of perfumes and toilet waters
as the base note

smell:
woody, earthy,
a noble ingredient of expensive perfume

country of origin: Morocco

goes well with floral, oriental, woody, resinous and earthy aromas.

To be used correctly oil concentrates should be diluted in proportions to produce perfumes.

Dosage:

The most durable perfume extracts contain up to 40% of oils (usually 25%).

ESDP (Esprit de Parfum) contain 15-30% oils.

EDP Eau de Parfum contain 12-25% oils

Eau de Toilette (EDT) contain 6-18% oils

Colognes contain about 5-7% oils.

Aftershaves contain 2-4%.

Refreshing waters, i.e. mists - up to 5%.

To create your own perfume or aromatic water, you should mix the oil compositions with alcohol, usually 80%, and leave it in a dark place for at least 3 weeks. It is advisable to shake the perfume bottle at least once a day in order to better mix the oil with alcohol.

After 3 weeks, the perfume is ready for use.

ABOUT ABSOLUTION OF ORRIS ROOT

Orris Root Absolute - is one of the most valued and difficult to obtain ingredients used in high-class perfumery. It is one of the oldest and most expensive natural perfume ingredients. It is also used as a fixative in many perfumes of famous brands and is traditionally used in perfumes, in the past it added an exquisite fragrance and was used in pomaders.


Extraction: The iris root absolute is extracted with hexanol

Aroma: Orris root oil has a woody and heavy aroma.

Absolutes are a traditional product and they are used in perfumery. Absolutes are used in cases where it is difficult or even impossible to obtain essential oil from a particular plant. Absolutes are obtained from concrete or pomades by extraction with ethanol, most often at elevated temperature. After distilling off the solvent, the product is obtained in a semi-fluid or even solid consistency. In order to improve the consistency, they are used with the addition of a cosmetic solvent.

Natural oils can sensitize, so before using it in perfumes, test a small amount of the oil on your own skin for at least 24 hours, if there is no reaction, you can use it for the production of perfume or toilet water.