Concrete: Gardenia

Production: Solvent extraction from fresh flowers of Gardenia jasminoides.

Origin: China.

Use in Perfumery: A rich floral heart note that is distinctive because it resonates with many other more familiar floral absolutes but yet remains aloof and splendidly itself. 

Comment: Usually described by reference to jasmine, tuberose and orange flower which provide the clues as to how the fake gardenia “soups” are made. It contains a fresh green sweet quality that distinguishes itself from those other heady florals. One kilo of concrete  is produced from three to four thousand kilos of flowers.

Gardenia Absolute Extrait is now available from Essentially Me.

To buy the Pure Concrete, please visit our sister company Aqua Oleum.