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Bio Indian Vetiver Absolute | Vetiveria Zizanioides |
Bio Indian Vetiver Absolute | Vetiveria Zizanioides |
Deep, tenacious vetiver root absolute with earthy, dry, sweet and woody depth.
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Indian Vetiver Absolute
A solvent-extracted aromatic material from the roots of Chrysopogon zizanioides, the Botanical name for the plant also under the synonym Vetiveria zizanioides.
A powerful, dry and earthy base note with sweet woody depth and exceptional tenacity.
At a Glance
- Format: Vetiver root absolute
- Origin: India,
- Note: Base note and natural fixative
- Aromatic direction: Earthy, dry, sweet, woody and strongly tenacious
Specifications
- Botanical name: Chrysopogon zizanioides
- Botanical family: Poaceae
- Part used: Roots
- Extraction: Solvent extraction,
- Origin: India
- Perfumery note: Base
Aromatic Profile
A dense and persistent vetiver profile built around root, earth and dry woods.
- Dominant notes: Earthy, woody and dry
- Supporting notes: Sweet, rooty and softly smoky
- Intensity: Strong
- Performance: Very tenacious base-note material; exact behaviour depends on formula and dose
Formulation & Chemistry
Formulation Guidance
- Start at a low trial concentration; this is a powerful, persistent base material.
- Pre-dilute where needed for accurate weighing and even incorporation.
Applications
Natural Perfumery
- Perfume oils and fragrance compositions that feature this material’s distinctive aromatic profile
- Use as a base note in perfume oils and solid fragrances
- Blends with Amyris, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Boronia, Cardamom, Cassie
Safety
Always patch test the finished formulation before topical use.
- For external use only; do not ingest.
- Avoid eyes, mucous membranes and broken skin.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding users, young children and highly sensitive users should seek qualified guidance.
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