Bio Black Smoke Cardamom Absolute | Amomum Subulatum | With Smoke note

Black Smoke Cardamom Absolute

Solvent-extracted in the United States from Nepalese Amomum subulatum pods, this semi-viscous absolute has an intensely spicy, warm, camphorous and smoky aroma, with slightly bitter, anise and menthol nuances.

Exceptionally strong and tenacious, it should be used with restraint in perfume compositions. Its distinctive smoky character also makes it suitable for carefully diluted aromatic and massage formulations.

At a Glance

• Aromatic profile: Spicy, camphorous, smoky and tenacious
• Perfumery role: Middle note
• Suitable for: Perfumery, aromatherapy and diluted massage formulations

Specifications of Black Smoke Cardamom Absolute

• Botanical Name: Amomum subulatum
• Family Name: Zingiberaceae
• Common Names: Black Cardamom, Hill Cardamom, Greater Cardamom, Brown Cardamom, Nepal Cardamom, Winged Cardamom and Big Cardamom
• INCI: Amomum Subulatum (Black Cardamom) Pod Absolute
• Extraction Method: Solvent extraction
• Part Used: Pods
• Note: Middle note
• Odor: Very strong, spicy, warm and camphorous, with a rich smoky character and slightly bitter, anise and menthol nuances
• Consistency: Semi-viscous
• Origin: Pods from Nepal; extracted in the United States
• Blends With: Agarwood, Ambrette, Angelica, Benzoin, Bergamot, Black Currant Bud, Boronia, Carnation, Cassie, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Cistus, Clary Sage, Clove, Frankincense, Geranium, Galbanum, Grapefruit, Hay, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Juniper, Labdanum, Laurel Leaf, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Liquidambar, Litsea Cubeba, Mandarin, Myrrh, Neroli, Bitter Orange, Orange Blossom, Orris, Osmanthus, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Seaweed, Tarragon, Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Tuberose, Vanilla, Vetiver, Violet Leaf and Ylang Ylang

Aromatic Profile

A powerful spicy profile with warm camphorous facets, penetrating smoke and a rich, extremely tenacious drydown.

Slightly bitter nuances are accompanied by notes of anise and menthol typical of black cardamom.

Its intensity can dominate a perfume composition, so it is best used in moderation.

Blends with: woods, resins, spices, florals, citrus materials, tobacco, vanilla, tonka bean, vetiver and other deep aromatic notes.

Formulation & Usage

Perfumery

• Use sparingly because of its very strong, penetrating and tenacious smoky character.
• Use as a middle note to add spicy, camphorous and smoky depth.

Aromatic Use

• Suitable for calming and stabilizing aromatic blends designed around balance and concentration.

Topical Formulation

• Suitable for carefully diluted massage formulations.
• Dilute well in a suitable carrier oil before topical use.

Applications

Perfumery

For distinctive perfume compositions requiring a powerful spicy, smoky and camphorous middle note.

Aromatherapy

For calming and stabilizing aromatic blends and environments intended to support focus.

Massage Formulations

For carefully diluted aromatic massage blends.

Safety

• For external use only.
• Do not ingest.
• Do not apply undiluted; dilute well before topical use.
• Not for use during pregnancy, with infants, the elderly, or if epileptic.
• May irritate the skin in some individuals.
• Use extreme caution with children.

Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before use with children, the elderly, medical conditions or medication.