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Clary Sage Absolute (Salvia Sclarea)
Clary Sage Absolute (Salvia Sclarea)
Rich herbaceous-floral Salvia sclarea absolute for natural perfumery.
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From the lavender fields and herbal gardens of Southern Europe comes a plant known since antiquity as “the eye of clarity.”
Salvia sclarea, or Clary Sage, was revered by ancient healers for its power to calm the nervous system, balance the senses, and open the mind to insight and vision.
The CO₂ absolute of Clary Sage captures its full aromatic and therapeutic complexity — more complete and true than the steam-distilled oil.
Using gentle supercritical carbon dioxide extraction, the essence retains not only the volatile aromatic molecules but also the heavier esters, diterpenes, and resins that give it remarkable richness and depth.
The result is a velvety, herbaceous-floral absolute with sensual warmth and grounding elegance — a harmony of mind, body, and emotion.
Bulgarian and French producers cultivate Salvia sclarea under eco-certified and sustainable farming systems.
The CO₂ extraction process uses carbon dioxide under controlled pressure, yielding a solvent-free, pure extract with minimal environmental impact.
This gentle method preserves the plant’s full phytochemical complexity — esters, diterpenes, and antioxidants — resulting in an extract that is both ecologically and aromatically superior.
Each batch of Clary Sage CO₂ reflects the terroir of its origin — high-altitude sunlight, mineral-rich soil, and clean mountain air — contributing to its exceptional aromatic clarity.
Specifications
- Botanical name: Salvia sclarea
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Common name: Clary Sage
- Plant parts: Flowering tops / flowers
- Extraction in narrative: Supercritical CO₂ extraction
- Appearance currently entered: Brownish-green solid or waxy mass
- Solubility currently entered: Alcohol-soluble; oil compatibility may require warming or pre-dilution
Aromatic Profile
Warm, velvety and herbaceous-floral, with green freshness, hay and tea facets, a soft ambery-musky heart and woody, balsamic and faintly leathery depth.
Perfumery Character
- Note: Heart to base
- Function: Fixative-style material and bridge between fresh and warm accords
- Pairings: Lavender, bergamot, neroli, cedarwood, vetiver, patchouli, tonka, benzoin, labdanum, Roman chamomile, geranium and ylang-ylang
Formulation & Usage
Composition differs substantially between an absolute, a CO₂ extract and a steam-distilled essential oil.
- Bench-test solubility, color, odor strength and stability in the intended base.
Applications
- Natural perfumery requiring an herbaceous, ambery and musky heart-to-base note.
- Amber, tobacco, tea, floral, fougère and woody accords.
- Aromatic balms, incense, candles and soap after compatibility and safety testing.
Safety
- For external use only; avoid ingestion.
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
- Patch test the finished formulation.
- Keep out of reach of children and store cool, dark and tightly closed.
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The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products.