Orris Pure Absolute & Precious Oil in a 5ml Amber Glass Dropper Bottle.

Species: Iris Pallida

Origin: France

Extraction Process : Solvent extraction

Extraction Description : The roots must be stored for at least three years before extraction takes place. The concrete is made by extracting plant material with organic solvents, which are carefully distilled off leaving a thick paste.

Scent Description : Exquisite fragrance to pomanders, oranges pierced with spicy cloves.

Orris Absolute Oil. Used in high-class perfumery. It is the oldest and one of the most expensive of all natural perfume materials. Used traditionally to preserve and add exquisite fragrance to pomanders, oranges pierced with spicy cloves. A fixative for pot pourris and to scent linen.

In Greek and Roman times Orris root was used extensively in perfumery.

Constituents/Active Ingredients

Myristic acid (85-90%), alpha irone, oleic acid

Safety

DILUTE TO 5% OR LESS IN A CARRIER OIL BEFORE SKIN APPLICATION. KEEP OUT OF EYES. DO NOT SWALLOW.