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White Lotus Aromatics Newsletter Issue: Absolute
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Absolute 3 (Clove Bud - Cumin)
Clove Bud Absolute is extracted from the dried flower buds of Eugenia
caryophylla, a medium sized tropical tree. The absolute is an olive-green, greenish brown or orange brown viscous or oily liquid which may solidify
at cooler temperatures into a semi-solid mass.
The odor is rich, smooth, sweet-spicy, fruity, with a balsamic, coumarinic, precious wood, slight wine-like undertone having very good tenacity and
its diffusive power is also excellent. A fine delicate fresh floral note emerges with the spicy sweetness as the dryout proceeds. The absolute is
distinct from the essential oil in that it is free from the dry terpenic notes that are formed during distillation. More...
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Adoration Perfume
With each passing month the simple joy of aromatic explorations continues to express itself through combing different natural essences to express a
particular "perfume" theme and as mentioned in the first newsletter profiling aromatic absolutes, the possibilities of creating perfumes that reflect
one's own interests and aspirations are manifold.
This month's newsletter concerns itself with "sacred" perfume. These are perfumes that use ingredients that have at one time or another, been
associated with the religious or spiritual beliefs and practices of peoples living in different parts of the world. Much of our written history
regarding such special aromatics is confined to well known traditions of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, etc., but to the many
communities with no written histories the aromatic plants used in various forms of incense, ointments, unguents, garlands, etc. were no less
precious. More...
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February Updates
Dear Friends-
Kind greetings! Many thanks to all of you who special ordered the absolutes. In February I will also send out a mid-month update which will include
special prices on Ruhs, Choyas and Attars. January has been a busy month with procurements and orders continuing at a steady but manageable
pace.
Here is a list of new arrivals, the prices of which you will find posted on the
internet:
Angelica root/certified organic/Hungary
Angelica seed/certified organic/Hungary
Birch Tar Rectified/wild harvest/Europe
Gurjam Balsam/wild harvest/South America
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