Absolutes

Although the term essential oil is sometimes used loosely to include Absolutes, there are differences between an essential oil and an absolute (see below for fuller explanation).

Here are our five best-selling Absolutes: Rose Blossoms, Benzoin, Jasmine, Honey, Frangipani.

Please select from the list below. To find out more about the particular oil, please click on its name.

ITEM NO.	NAME	CULTIVATION	COUNTRY
K1098	Azalea Absolute	abs	France
K1160	Benzoin Absolute	abs	Indonesia
K1203	Boronia Absolute	abs	Australia
K1520	Broom Absolute	abs	France / Italy
K1660	Cassis Absolute	abs	France
K1246	Champaca Absolute	abs	India
K1248	Chrysanthemum Absolute	abs	China
K1479	Frangipani Absolute	abs	India
K1560	Hay Absolute	abs	India
K1575	Honey Absolute	abs	France
K1620	Iris Absolute	abs	France
K1640	Jasmine Absolute Egypt	abs from org	Egypt
K1630	Jasmine Absolute	abs	India
K1650	Jasmine Absolute Morocco	abs	Morocco
K1635	Jasmine Sambac Absolute	abs	India
K1143	Lichen Absolute	abs	Nepal
K1992	Blue Lotus Absolute	abs	India
K1993	Blue Lotus Absolute in Alcohol	abs	India
K1995	Pink Lotus Absolute	abs	India
K1996	Pink Lotus Absolute in grape alcohol	abs	India
K2070	Mimosa Absolute	abs	France
K2210	Narcissus Absolute	abs	France
K1330	Oakmoss Absolute	abs	Croatia
K2360	Osmanthus Absolute	abs	China
K2391	Poplar Absolute	abs	Canada
K2540	Rose Absolute	abs	Bulg/Turk/Moroc
K2890	Tolu-Balm Absolute	abs	Brazil
K2900	Tonka Absolute	abs	Brazil
K2910	Tuberose Absolute	abs	India
K2950	Violet Absolute	abs	Egypt

The two main methods of obtaining oil from plant material are: Distillation and Extraction. Distillation typically involves passing steam through plant material, which is then allowed to condense. As it does so, it separates into two products: an essential oil (containing non water-soluble compounds), and a hydrolat (containing water-soluble compounds).

However there are some plants for which either the essential oil would be degraded by distillation, or the yields are so small as to make the process prohibitatively expensive. In such cases the oil is obtained through extraction. This can involve dissolving the plant material in a solvent (such as hexane), from which the Absolute is then obtained. Absolutes are highly aromatic and for this reason are frequently used in the perfume industry. Physically they are often thick and viscous, and may even solidify at room temperature.

We offer 450 different aromatherapy essential oils and Absolutes. All are tested and are guaranteed 100% pure and unadulterated. 70% are either certified organic, or are from wild-crafted sources.