Cistus Creticus Resin Absolute, 50% ETH
Cistus Creticus Resin Absolute, 50% ETH
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Hand-harvested Mediterranean treasure for luxury.
Ultimate amber fixative with 400+ hour longevity.
Artisanal Cretan resin with ambergris-like depth.
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This is a speciality Fraterworks product. Starting from wild cistus gum gathered by hand in Crete using the ancient ladanisterion tool, we cold extract the pure labdanum heart and then remove 50% of the alcohol leaving us with a classic “Resin Absolute of Cistus Creticus, 50% ETH”.
Cretan cistus (also known as Cretan Rock Rose or Rockrose) is very similar to the more well-known cistus ladanifer, the source of cistus essential oil, labdanum resinoid and labdanum absolute but it differs in having a richer complex of accent notes. A more radiant resin, cistus creticus has distinct nuances of fine styrax resin, frankincense and herbs.
We use pure food grade ethanol produced with water from glacial lakes and the lowest temperature possible to extract the resin absolute from the raw gum. This maintains the integrity of the product and respects the heritage and labour of the men of Crete who collect this material in the same way as their ancient forebears.
Crude Exudate → Steam Distillation → Essential Oil
Crude Exudate → Non-Ethanol Solvent Extraction → Resinoid
Crude Exudate → Ethanol Extraction → Resin Absolute of Exudate, 𝓷% [evaporated to 𝓃%]
Crude Exudate → Ethanol Extraction → Resin Absolute [vacuum distilled to 100%]
While a resin absolute is often wrongly referred to simply as an "absolute", the correct use of that term within the balsams category is for an alcohol extraction of a previously extracted resinoid (usually produced with hexane or other non-alcohol solvent).
Resinoid → Alcohol Extraction → Absolute
Origin: Crete
Variety: Cistus Creticus
Part: Raw exudate from foliage
Harvest Method: Traditional harvesting with a Ladanisterion
Disclaimer: where applicable, references to third-party perfumes, brand names and trade marks are solely for identification and comparison. This is an independently developed Fraterworks formulation, not the original, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any brand or trade mark owner.
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- IFRA 51
- No restriction for category 4
- Odour Family
- Balsamic
- Appearance
- Deep brown liquid
- Longevity
- Lasts > 400 hours on a smelling strip.
- INCI Name
- CISTUS CRETICUS RESIN
Cistus Creticus Resin Absolute delivers a profoundly complex amber-leathery warmth with radiant styrax and frankincense nuances, honeyed sweetness, and distinctive animalic depth that mirrors precious ambergris.
Essential fixative for amber and chypre accords, leather compositions, and oriental bases requiring exceptional tenacity.
General Information
General Information
Like most suppliers and makers of quality raw materials for fragrances, we do not filter many of our products. This ensures that no odiferous matter is lost prior to use but can result in the appearance of small particles or slight clouding.
All alcoholic fragrances should be macerated for up to a month and then chilled in a moderate freezer overnight before being filtered fine. This will remove all cloudiness or detritus and is the industry norm.
IFRA Standards
IFRA Standards
Permitted amounts in finished product:
IFRA 51: Unrestricted
These are derived from calculated concentrations which do not replace chromatographic quantification on individual lots. Disclaimer...
For Trade Use Only
For Trade Use Only
Our products are intended as building blocks in the perfume creation process; they are not to be applied to the skin undiluted.
These raw materials are for use by the perfumery trade only.
Usage in Perfumery
Cistus Creticus Resin Absolute, 50% ETH is used at a median of 0.638% of the concentrate in the formulas we have analysed.
- Odour
- Amber, balsamic, woody, warm, leathery
- Family
- Balsamic
- Common dilutions
- 10%, 1%, 50%
- Substantivity
- > 400 hours on a smelling strip
Also known by 15 other names
ambreine oil (cistus spp.); cistus essential oil; cistus ladaniferus oil; cistus ladaniferus twig/leaf oil; cistus oil morocco; cistus oil spain; cistus oil spanish; cistus selection; cistus spain EO; cistus species twig/leaf oil; cistus twig/leaf oil; essential oil obtained from the leaves of the labdanum, cistus ladaniferus l., cistaceae; labdanum essential oil; labdanum oil; volatile oil obtained from the leaves of the labdanum, cistus ladaniferus l., cistaceae
Statistics drawn from published GCMS analyses, commercial and demonstration formulas. References to third-party perfumes, brand names and trade marks are solely for identification and comparison. Formulas not made, supplied, licensed, authorised, sponsored or endorsed by the manufacturer or trade mark owner.
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(a) Vegan labelling: Where the word “vegan” is used in relation to our products, that indicates that we have not added any animal products to products marked vegan. We do not verify whether any third-party supplier has used animal additives prior to supplying a product to us. We provide products marked vegan “as is” and make no representation as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of that claim.
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(d) Demonstration formulas: Demonstration formulas are provided as a guide only. We provide no warranties or guarantees in relation to the formula. You access and use the formula at your own risk. These are independent Fraterworks reconstructions based on our own GCMS and olfactory analysis. They are not the manufacturers' original formulas and have not been supplied, authorised, licensed, sponsored or endorsed by the manufacturers. Brand and perfume names are used solely to identify the subject of the analysis and comparison. Any implied conditions or warranties are excluded and, to the extent that they cannot be excluded, any liability we have to you or any other person or entity in respect of the formula is limited to NZD0.01 (one cent). You indemnify us against any loss we suffer or incur as a direct or indirect result of your use of a formula.
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Regulations
DisclaimerAll of our products are compliant with EU 1223/2009 and the NZCPGS. None of our bases contain prohibited materials and regulatory compliance is possible depending on usage.
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IFRA Conformity
All of our bases can be used in products requiring conformity with the latest IFRA standards. Check the use levels under the Usage Restrictions section above.
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Nitro Musks
Some of our products may contain small amounts of EU and IFRA compliant musk ketone. We never use musk xylene, musk ambrette or any other prohibited materials.
Cistus Creticus Resin Absolute, 50% ETH