A perfume absolute is one of the most precious and highly concentrated forms of natural fragrance material. It captures the rich, complex character of a botanical in a remarkably expressive form.

What differentiates an essential oil from an absolute is primarily the extraction technique used to obtain them. Essential oils are generally produced through methods such as steam distillation or cold pressing, while absolutes are typically obtained through solvent extraction.

This different approach allows an absolute to preserve delicate, heat-sensitive aromatic molecules that may not be captured in the same way through distillation.

An absolute is more than an ingredient — it is a concentrated expression of nature, revealing layers of depth, richness, and emotion.