23/07/21 at 17.35pm: Adam Michael here, about to finish for today but before I do I have a little update : )
The TEST order to Australia was a success, sailing through customs like pre-covid times. Therefore, in September (so after our holiday) Australia will be added back to the list of countries we can supply. Next, when we are off work in August, I am musing on cutting the offering of natural isolates and essential oils we offer by as many as 30 lines. I will touch on this more in the final newsletter and welcome thoughts from clients. Also, before we close for the holiday, I will be uploading Egyptian Orange Blossom Absolute, however it won’t be for sale as a standalone material (it also won’t make for a pleasant reading at all) BUT will feature in September’s new product releases, which includes an Orange Blossom and Neroli sample set. In September I have some more big-ticket releases lined up, including two possible oud custom distillations exclusive for Hermitage. I also have sourced more protium copal resin plus a wonderful peppery elemi resin. And the updated wholesale list that will feature more aromatics will be available to download at the start of September. Please remember if you are in the E.U, the last time for placing an order is the 27th July. And in preparation of our August holiday, all NON-E.U shipping destinations have now been switched off from our website. Thanks to all who support us and kind regards, Adam : ) Dismiss
Joseph Colbourne has this to say “This yellow-orange coloured pistachio CO2 is of moderate viscosity and really does have the aroma of roasted pistachio nutmeats. Salty, nutty, slightly sweet, and just tiny bit smoky, this is a very unusual and delectable material with good projection and longevity. In the dry down, the saltiness and roasted quality dissipates and there is more of a clean, woody, nutty aroma. The milder base is reminiscent of not only pistachios but brazil nuts and macadamia nuts. Pistachio CO2 would surely be a pleasure to experiment with: it could be blended with vetiver, nagarmotha, agarwood, other dry woods, green notes, florals, even marine accords.”
Angela St John (verified owner) –
Absolutely what you’d expect! Smells just like crushed pistachios with a pinch of salt. I love that you can actually smell a salt aspect. It also has a feeling reminiscent of peanut butter and could possibly work in trying to create a peanut or peanut butter accord. There is also a toasty aroma. It is mouthwatering. I would love to pair this with honey and pastry notes to create a baklava fragrance. It is such a fun addition to the palette but it can be taken away from gourmand as well. I have paired it with a saltwater/oceanic accord and it works surprisingly well in that aspect as well. If you’re looking for a realistic nut note, don’t miss this.