Labdanum

At a glance

Labdanum is an amber-resinous material extracted from the sticky leaves of the Cistus ladanifer shrub, prized for its warm, honeyed base notes.

Origin

Resin from the Cistus ladanifer shrub, primarily Mediterranean scrubland

Extraction

Solvent extraction

Profile

Warm, amber, leathery-sweet with a honeyed resinous depth

IFRA status

Generally permitted

Cost tier

Medium