Al-Kashef Co.

Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium l.

 

Plant Part: Flowers

 

Extraction Method: Solvent Extraction

 

Origin: Egypt, Turkey

 

Description: Our variety comes from the bitter orange tree which is considered within the aromatherapy world as being of higher therapeutic quality. The bitter orange is one of the most versatile trees for producing essential oils. The tree ranges in height from less than 10 ft (3 m) to 30 ft (9 m), has smooth, brown bark, green twigs and evergreen leaves. The highly fragrant flowers, borne singly or in small clusters, are white, slender, with widely-separated petals.

 

Color: Orange to clear brown liquid

 

Common Uses: Orange Flower Absolute, also known as Neroli absolute has an exquisite and exotic scent. It is a wonderful ingredient in perfumery and a great addition to bath and body formulations. Orange Flower Absolute possesses the properties of being an antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, digestive, and tonic.

 

Consistency: Medium

 

Note: Middle

 

Strength of Aroma: Medium

 

Blends well with: Chamomile German, Jasmine Sambac, Lavender, Rose Damask, Clary Sage , Ylang-Ylang, and Geranium.

 

Aromatic Scent: Orange Flower Absolute has a rich, warm, sweet floral fragrance.

 

History: The orange is native to southeastern Asia. Natives of the South Sea Islands, especially Fiji, Samoa, and Guam, believe the tree to have been brought to their shores in prehistoric times. Arabs are thought to have carried it to Arabia in the 9th Century.

 

Cautions: Generally non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing. Do not use internally. It is important to note that all absolutes are extremely concentrated by nature. They should not be evaluated in this state unless you are accustomed to the undiluted fragrance. For those trying Absolutes for the first time, we strongly recommend they be evaluated in dilution. Otherwise, the complexity of the fragrance - particularly the rare and exotic notes - becomes lost.