Champaca White Absolute (VERY RARE)

Adam Michael has this to say “Hermitage Oils champaca white absolute is grown and produced within the Indian state of Odisha, formerly known as Orissa. This material is produced from the highly fragrant flowers by solvent extraction, orange-brown in colour, and of a pourable viscosity.  The aroma of champaca white absolute is sweet, dry-floral with orange blossom, ylang ylang and to a lesser extent, mountain tea nuances throughout and possesses a rich headiness comparable to Jasmine absolute.  We also offer red champaca.”

Arctander has this to say “Champaca Absolute is used in high-class perfumes where it may produce a unique, warm, floral-leafy note which is often compared to that of a fine grade of tea. The absolute blends excellently with lily-of-the-valley bases, carnation, rose, violet etc., and it is most generally applicable in this respect.”

Botanical Name: Michelia champaca

Origin: India

Alcohol Soluble: Yes 

Oil Soluble: Yes 

Wholesale weights (all prices excluding vat): 50G = 900 Euros. 100G = 1500 Euros. 

*At the time of updating this listing – 22.01.26 – it is worth noting the absolute here that is produced from white champaca flowers has become a true rarity and is actually ultra challenging to source. The absolute from the red flowers is now instead the commonly offered absolute and it has probably been this way for the past 5 or 6 years.