Organic Orris Root Absolute CO2 Extraction. Fixative for Natural Perfumery, Fixative and Incense.

Botanical Name: Iris Pallida.

Family Name: Iridaceae.  

Common Name: Orris, sweet orris, orris root, Iris Palida.  

INCI: Iris Pallida Root Oil.

Extraction Method: CO2 Extraction. 

Parts Used: Roots. 

Note: Base note. Fixative.

Odor: Exceptionally captivating aroma, powdery, delicate, very tenacious. 

Appearance: A very viscous. 

Country of Origin: Spain.  

Blends with: Agarwood, Ambrette, Amyris, Balsam of Peru, Beeswax, Bergamot, Boronia, Carrot Seed, Cassie, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Cistus, Clary Sage, Clove, Cocoa, Coriander, Cypress, Geranium, Hay, Jasmine and other florals, Labdanum, Linden Blossom, Mimosa, Oakmoss, Osmanthus, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Vetiver, Violet Leaf, Ylang Ylang, Ylang Ylang Extra. 

Orris Absolute is a powerful fixative, used in perfumery for centuries. Orris along with ambergris are the oldest known fixatives, especially in European perfumery. Orris Absolute is a very viscous consistency, which becomes liquid if placed in a water bath. Soluble with carrier oil, alcohol, vegetable propanediol. It is used as an aroma fixative in a dilution of 1% to 30%, depending on what you want to achieve, the more quantity, the stronger the aroma.

The fragrance of Orris Root is considered between floral and woody, the truth is that it can be mixed with almost any aroma that gives a unique touch to perfumes.

The absolute is obtained by CO2 extraction of the Orris Root butter, which has first been cultivated for 3 years and is subsequently harvested, cut and dried for 3 more years, allowing the concentration of irons to be at the same level. maximum. This allows irones concentrations of more than 60%. It should be used in low percentages and increasing according to the aroma you want to achieve, with less than 10% being the most indicated.

Two types of Orris root have been known and used in perfumery since ancient times, Iris Pallida and Iris Germanica. The Iris Pallida is the most common and well-known, being the most powdery of both Orris, it provides luxury, power and strength to a perfume, the Germanic Orris is balanced and less powdery than the Iris Pallida.

As often happens in perfumery, less is more, it is recommended to use gram by gram or drop by drop (after diluting), until you find the amount that satisfies. The powdery character of the Orris, when in excess, can take over the perfume completely and ruin the rest of the aromas.

Dilution methods: It can be diluted in Ethanol, 99.9% pure is recommended. For this you must put the butter in a Water Bath and use it when it is liquid to mix with the alcohol (do not have the alcohol nearby if you are making a Water Bath). The most common dilutions are from 1-30%, the most common being 5-10%, this depends on the aroma you want to achieve.

You can also use Benzyl Benzoate in a maximum dilution of 25%, which in addition to being a very interesting intermediate solvent in perfumery, acts as a cofixative if used together with Orris. Benzyl is extracted from different plants, it is present in Ylang Ylang, Tuberose, Hyacinth, Benzoin, etc. It works best when it is warm. Benzyl is toxic to cats, so keep it away from your pets.

For beginners in perfumery, it is offered in two formats. The pure form is sold by grams since it is very solid (it must be diluted) and in a 50% dilution in Ethanol (luxury perfumery alcohol at 99.99% purity), which makes your work easier.

Not for use during pregnancy, with the elderly, infants, or if epileptic. Possible skin irritant in some individuals; dilute well.

General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications.