Cistus absolute

At a glance

An absolute related to labdanum, giving an ambery, leathery, honeyed character that is a cornerstone of ambe It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Leaf/Twig
Extraction
Solvent extraction
CAS number
8016-26-0
Profile
labdanum-like, amber, woody
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01