Fir, Siberian
abies sibirica
Note: middle.
Aroma Family: balsamic, coniferous.
Aroma profile:
very fresh, balsamic, sweet, light yet powerful evergreen/coniferous aroma with a unique fruity-balsamic undertone and a crisp, dry, pine-like top note; has a tenacious drydown.
fresh, woody, similar to the scent of an open and sprawling forest
Blends well with: pine, cedarwood, lavender, spruce and rosemary
Source
Scientific name: abies sibirica.
Plant part: needles.
Extraction method: steam distillation.
Appearance: colorless to pale yellow clear.
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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