Mastic absolute

At a glance

An absolute from mastic resin, giving a piney, balsamic character from this classic Mediterranean tree resin It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Exudate/Resin
Extraction
Solvent extraction
CAS number
68991-39-9
Profile
resinous, woody, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Restricted -- peroxide value must be less than 20 mmol/L
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01