OlfactionaryOak absolute
At a glance
Oak absolute is obtained by solvent‑extracting the heartwood of Quercus species (e.g., European oak), yielding a rich, tannic, smoky‑leathery woody note used in chypre and leather‑type perfumes.
One of several trade forms of Oak catalogued here — see the full family →
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