Absolute![]() [Pic: Jasmine concrete from Jasmine grandiflorum.] |
Accord |
Adulteration The intention of acquiring [a sale] through the devaluation of the oil in relation to the labeling of it's container. (Stephen Arctander) |
Agar oilThis oil is water-distilled from fungus-infected wood of the tree Aquilaria Agallocha, growing in northeastern India. The tree is also found in China and Vietnam. |
Agleia OdorataAn essential oil distilled from the seeds of this tree which grows in India, Indonesia and China. The fragrant flowers are used in tea. |
Ajowan |
Alcoholperfume medium, diluent, solvent or carrier for a perfume composition; in natural perfumery, 190 proof organic grape or grain alcohol is preferred |
Almond bitter unrectified |
Amber |
AmbraAmbra is another name for Ambergris. Ambergris is excreted from the stomach of the cachalot whale (sperm whale). The Ambra is the result of a pathological condition caused by irritation of the whales stomach walls due to the whales ingestion of squid beaks. |
Ambrette SeedAmbrette seeds come from the plant Hibiscus Abelmoschus. The essential oil is produced from the seed. Also available is a solvent extraction or concrete, the absolute and also a tincture extract. The material blends excellently with sandalwood, rose and neroli. Ambrette seed is known for its "exhalting" effect on perfume. |
Amyris Oil |
Anethum SowaNot often heard of in countries other than India and Japan. The essential oil is steam distilled from the fruit or seeds of a wild dill. The interesting thing is that the odor is different to the european dill and the american dill. The oil of Anethum Sowa is more parsley like compared to the european and us versions that is more like caraway. Ref: Steffen Arctander; Perfume and Flavors of Natural Origin |
Angelica rootAngelica root angelica archangelica |
Angelica Root AbsoluteThis is produced by a two step process. First the root is broken down or ground and then extracted using hexane to produce a concrete. This is further extracted by alcoholic distillation. It has a musky woody odor that is heavy and sweet. It is earthy and also has a curious animalic note. |
Animalic |
AniseAnise oil used in perfumery is extracted from the star anise. The oil usually comes from Poland or Russia. Funnily enough a lot of people say it has a licorice scent but this is due to it being used as a favouring for licorice (in the same way that people say vanilla has a chocolate smell) Ref: Steffen Arctander; Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin |
Anosmiathe inability to smell |
Araucaria
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Arnica
Country of origin is usually Germany, Belgium or France. It is described as a herbaceous tea-like and non floral note. Ref: Steffen Arctander; Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin. |
Aromaticstrongly scented materials; specifically refers to rich, balsamic essences, but can be used to refer to nearly any deliciously scented botanical material |
Artabotrys OdoratissimusCountry of origin the Philippines and Indonesia. See: Ylang Ylang |
Artabotrys SuaveolensSee: Ylang Ylang |
Artemisia Alba
Ref: Steffen Arctander; Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin |
Artemisia Annua
Ref: Steffen Artander; Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin |
AttarSandalwood oil distilled over flowers or distillation of flowers into a receiver containing sandalwood oil |