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Green Cardamom Seed Wax | Elettaria Cardamomum
Green Cardamom Seed Wax | Elettaria Cardamomum
An Aromatic Botanical Wax with Fresh Green Spice, Warm Cardamom & Balsamic Depth
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Green Cardamom Seed Wax is an aromatic botanical wax obtained from the seeds of Elettaria cardamomum, the highly prized green cardamom native to South Asia. It combines the naturally warm, fresh, spicy character of cardamom with the rich texture and structure of a botanical wax, making it a distinctive ingredient for perfumery, solid fragrance, balm, and cosmetic formulation.
Its aroma is vibrant and refined, opening with a fresh, green, slightly camphoraceous character before developing into warm, sweet-spicy, balsamic, and subtly woody nuances. Compared with cardamom essential oil, the wax presents a softer, rounder, and more persistent aromatic profile, with less sharpness and a richer botanical depth.
Aromatic Profile
Green Cardamom Seed Wax has a fresh, spicy, green, warm, sweet, balsamic, and lightly woody aroma. The opening can feel bright and cooling, with characteristic cardamom notes, while the drydown becomes smoother, warmer, and slightly creamy.
Its aromatic character works especially well in:
- Gourmand compositions
- Chai-inspired accords
- Oriental and amber fragrances
- Woody-spicy blends
- Masculine grooming products
- Botanical perfumes
- Incense-inspired compositions
- Warm autumn and winter fragrances
It pairs beautifully with Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Cinnamon, Ginger, Clove, Black Pepper, Coffee, Cacao, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Frankincense, Benzoin, Rose, Osmanthus, Jasmine, and citrus materials.
Perfumery Use
Green Cardamom Seed Wax is particularly interesting for perfumers seeking a less conventional alternative to cardamom essential oil. Its waxy botanical matrix can provide a softer interpretation of the spice while adding warmth and persistence.
It can contribute effectively to:
Top Notes: Fresh spice, green cardamom, aromatic brightness
Heart Notes: Warm spice, floral-spicy accords, chai effects
Base Accents: Balsamic, woody, creamy, and gourmand nuances
Specifications
- Trade botanical name: Elettaria Cardamomum.
- Family: Zingiberaceae.
- Common name: Green Cardamom
- INCI: Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Wax.
- Part used: Seeds.
- Extraction: Supercritical CO₂
- Appearance: Solid wax.
- Flower origin / extraction: Bulgaria.
- Melting point: 60–70 °C
- Solubility: Oil-, alcohol- and butter-soluble; water-insoluble
- Perfumery role: Base; fixative
Aromatic Profile
Green Cardamom Seed Wax has a fresh, spicy, green, warm, sweet, balsamic, and lightly woody aroma. The opening can feel bright and cooling, with characteristic cardamom notes, while the drydown becomes smoother, warmer, and slightly creamy.
Formulation & Usage
- Incorporation: Blend into a compatible oil phase using gentle, controlled heat according to the supplier’s recommended processing conditions.
- Heating: Use only the heat and time needed for uniform incorporation; avoid prolonged heating.
- Compatibility: Evaluate with carrier oils, cosmetic butters, and other waxes. Do not assume complete solubility in every oil or alcohol-based system.
- Texture: Check the finished formula after cooling and again during stability testing. Firmness and glide may change as the wax structure develops.
- Emulsions: Immortelle Wax should not be treated as a substitute for an emulsifier.
- Use level: Select the concentration using supplier guidance and formulation trials. A universal recommended percentage cannot be established without the material’s technical specifications.
- Preservation: Formulations containing water require an appropriate preservation system and microbiological evaluation.
Applications
- Solid Perfumes:
Use as part of the wax phase in botanical solid fragrances. Its naturally spicy aroma can contribute both texture and fragrance character.
- Perfume Balms:
Blend with carrier oils, butters, and other botanical waxes to create aromatic perfume balms with improved body and structure.
- Facial and Body Balms:
Explore as part of an anhydrous oil-and-wax system where a distinctive botanical ingredient and warm aromatic character are desired.
- Hand and Cuticle Balms:
Incorporate with suitable carrier oils and butters to create rich, protective balm textures.
- Hair and Beard Products:
Its warm spicy character can complement beard balms, styling waxes, pomades, and other masculine grooming formulations.
- Lip Care Formulation:
Where appropriate for the intended formulation and supported by the supplier's specifications, it may be evaluated as part of the wax structure in anhydrous lip-care products.
- Candles and Aromatic Wax Products:
Can be explored in artisan aromatic wax applications where its natural cardamom character contributes to the overall scent profile.
Safety & Handling
- For external use only; do not ingest.
- Patch test the finished formulation.
- Avoid direct flame and unnecessary heat.
- Store tightly closed and protected from heat, light and air.
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