Cistus
cistus ladanifer
Note: middle-base.
Aroma Family: ambery, resinous.
Aroma profile:
powerful, deep, warm, sweet balsamic, almost boozy/diffusive aroma with leather and animalic/musky nuances reminiscent of true Labdanum
Peppery, earthy, and spicy
Blends well with: vetiver, and other resins
Source
Scientific name: cistus ladanifer.
Plant part: leaves, stalk.
Extraction method: steam distillation.
Appearance: medium yellow, transparent, mobile liquid.
Media
Bibliography
Listening to Scent: An Olfactory Journey with Aromatic Plants and Their Extracts. Jennifer Peace Rhind. 2014. Singing Dragon.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and Herbalism. Julia Lawless. 1995. Element Books.
Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin. Steffen Arctander. 1962. Allured.
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