Vanilla Absolute Oil
Botanical Name: Vanilla planifolia
Common Method Of Extraction: Solvent extracted
Parts Used: ‘Cured’ vanilla beans
Note Classification: Base
Aroma: Rich, sweet, balsamic, vanilla-like
Largest Producing Countries: Madagascar and Mexico
Traditional Use: Used as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes, especially oriental types.
Properties: Balsamic.
Benefits: Perfumery.
Blends Well With: Balsams, benzoin, bergamot, frankincense, jasmine, lemon, mandarin, opopanax, orange, patchouli, rose, sandalwood, vetiver, and ylang ylang.
Of Interest: When vanilla is grown in cultivation the deep trumpet-shaped flowers have to be hand-pollinated – except in Mexico where the native humming birds do most of the work. Vanilla absolute and Vanilla extract are 2 completely different products. Vanilla extract is for food flavoring purposes and Vanilla absolute is reserved exclusively for perfume.
Safety Data: Vanilla absolute is not for internal use.