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Jasmine grandiflorum, often called Spanish or French jasmine, offers a soft, tea-like brightness, while Jasmine sambac, known as Arabian jasmine, imparts a creamier, fruitier intensity. The extraction process is delicate and labor-intensive, contributing to the high cost of jasmine absolute. Its multifaceted aroma ranges from honeyed and fruity to green and indolic, making it incredibly versatile.
Jasmine’s lush, enveloping scent has long been associated with romance, euphoria, and sensual awakening. It is said to uplift the mood, stir desire, and evoke feelings of intimacy and beauty. In aromatherapy, it’s used to combat stress and fatigue, celebrated for its comforting yet exotic presence.
Jasmine holds sacred and symbolic value in many cultures. In India, it is called “Queen of the Night” and is used in garlands, weddings, and religious rituals. Ancient Egyptians and Chinese also used jasmine in sacred and medicinal contexts. In the West, it became a key component of 20th-century haute perfumery, particularly in classic floral aldehydic and oriental fragrances.
Due to the fragility of jasmine flowers, solvent extraction is the preferred method to produce jasmine absolute. Enfleurage, though rare today, was historically used for its gentle preservation of floral oils. The yield is low, requiring vast quantities of blossoms for a small amount of extract, which contributes to jasmine’s luxury status.
Jasmine is an essential heart note in perfumery, offering both radiance and body. It forms the floral core of iconic fragrances like Chanel No. 5 and Dior J’adore. Its complex character—at once sweet, floral, green, and animalic—enables it to enhance almost any composition. Jasmine remains a symbol of elegance, seduction, and timeless femininity in fragrance design.
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