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Vanilla absolute

Vanilla planifolia

  • Sweet
  • Balsamic
  • Creamy
Vanilla absolute — illustrative raw material

What is vanilla absolute?

Natural vanilla extracts come from cured pods. Their character is more complex than the isolated molecule vanillin, including balsamic and sometimes woody facets.

Scent & use in perfumery

Rounds floral and ambery fragrances with soft sweetness; the perceived vanilla note may come from an extract, molecules or an accord.

Further reading

Material reference

Origins and extraction methods describe typical materials, not a specific Oudisan supplier. Imagery is illustrative.

Kindred materials

Linked by shared facets and family.

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