Opoponax Absolute
We now offer a POURABLE retail volume of opoponax absolute diluted at 50% in TEC for ease of use and two wholesale weights of the pure material for sale. This absolute was obtained directly from Firmenich.
Adam Michael has his to say “Opoponax absolute is produced by solvent extraction of the gum resin and then transformed into an absolute through alcoholic washing. The aroma is an infusion of luscious sweet toffee, soft dreamy vanilla, balsamic woods and sprinkled with liquorice, cinnamon, incense and earth. Jam red in colour, of a very thick consistency that will become pourable with bain-marie. Opoponax absolute showcases its beauty best when it is diluted at 10% in perfumers alcohol.”
Arctander has this to say “Opopanax Resinoid is a popular fixative in high-class perfumery, if and where its dark color is no drawback. Its warm, powdery, Oriental and spicy effect is utilized in countless combination fixatives for forest-notes, moss-notes, Oriental bases, “powder” type perfumes, spice fragrances, heavy florals, etc.”
Botanical Name: Commiphora guidotti
Origin: Somalia. Produced in France
Alcohol Soluble: Yes
Wholesale weights (all prices excluding vat): 50G = 35 Euros. 250G = 100 Euros.
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Malgorzata P (verified owner) –
A beautiful scent – warm, enveloping, and sweet. The only condition: it must be diluted to 10%, otherwise it smells like vegetable soup 🙂
Per Filipsson (verified owner) –
A non liquid mass that has to be diluted in ethanol to be workable. Has this swirling resin tone, reminicent of myrrh but rather to the woodier side, some spicyness, and with a small concentrated sweetness. Also a little more “uncley” than myrrh. Yes, definately a note of distinguished gentleman. A long base note, great as an alternative to other resins if you want variation.