Frangipani Absolute
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Latin name :
Plumeria alba
Botanical profile :
Frangipani tree is part of the Apocynaceae family, and of the genus Plumeria.
Geographic origin :
Native to Latin America, franginapier is very common in Asia (mainly India).
Chemotypes :
A few varieties of fragipani are reported. We can notice :
Plumeria Acutifolia
Plumeria Alba (only variety used for perfumery)
Plumeria obtusa
Plumeria rubra
Plumeria Acutifolia
Plumeria Alba (only variety used for perfumery)
Plumeria obtusa
Plumeria rubra
Extraction process :
Frangipani is a shrub that can measure from 5 to 10 m high whose flowers harvest is made between march and april.
It is possible to extract this tree's smell by different means. Volatile solvents (hexane) is the most common. It brings a 0,4 to 0,5% yield.
Extractions by distillation are also managable, with a 0,01% yield. This is the reason why the absolute is used in majority in perfumery.
It is possible to extract this tree's smell by different means. Volatile solvents (hexane) is the most common. It brings a 0,4 to 0,5% yield.
Extractions by distillation are also managable, with a 0,01% yield. This is the reason why the absolute is used in majority in perfumery.
Major Components :
Benzyl Salicylate (45%)
Benzyl Benzoate (12%)
Farnesol (8%)
Nerolidol (5%)
Geranyl Benzoate
Benzyl Benzoate (12%)
Farnesol (8%)
Nerolidol (5%)
Geranyl Benzoate
- Uses in perfumery :
- Brings naturality to solar notes.
- Other comments :
- Frangipani gets its name from the master glovemaker-perfumer Frangipani who created almond-scented gloves during the 16th century, that has a smell very close to the EO obtained from frangipani.
- Volatility :
- Heart
- Appearance :
- Viscous brown liquid to paste
- Stability :
- Very unstable, due to the presence of esters, that can convert themselves into their corresponding acid.
- Price Range :
- €€€€€
- Aromatherapy :
Informations provided below are taken from reference works in aromatherapy. They are given for information purposes only and can not constitute medical information, nor engage the responsibility of ScenTree.
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- EINECS number :
- 305-220-3
- FEMA number :
- Donnée indisponible.
- Allergens :
- This ingredient does not contain any allergen.
- IFRA :
- This ingredient is not restricted
To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library
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