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Jasmine Sambac concrete is an ingredient with a strong animalic and indolic character, capturing the richness of the fresh flower. Although used less frequently than Jasmine Sambac absolute, it remains of great interest to perfumers because Jasminum sambac L. contains the highest natural concentration of indole of any flower.
In perfumery, it is used mainly in women's floral compositions, often paired with orange blossom or tuberose absolute. It also adds depth to soliflores and traditional chypre accords, where it blends harmoniously with centifolia rose absolute.
While Jasminum grandiflorum L. has been used since the early days of perfumery, Jasminum sambac L. gained popularity only in the 1980s. Despite being produced in relatively large quantities, it accounts for only about 10% of the global jasmine market, as most of the flowers are reserved for religious ceremonies, decoration, and weddings.
The scent of sambac jasmine varies by region of origin: Egyptian jasmine has fruitier and sweeter notes, while Indian jasmine is sweeter, more gourmand, and heavier on petal character. Botanically, it belongs to the Oleaceae family and is a white-flowering shrub that can reach a height of 1 to 3 meters.
In Sanskrit, one of the official languages of India, the word "Sambac" means "haunting fragrance", a name that reflects its hypnotic effect on the senses.
Jasmine sambac is the national flower of Indonesia, even though its cultivation there is relatively rare. In India, it is considered the "royal wedding flower" and is widely used in garlands and decorations.
A jasmine sambac bud can contain up to 42 times more indole than an open flower. This chemical compound is responsible for the characteristic animalic tone that makes its aroma so complex and magnetic.
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| Category | Max concentration |
|---|---|
| 1. Lip products and children's toys | 0.68% |
| 2. Deodorants and antiperspirants | 0.2% |
| 3. Face cosmetics and masks | 4.1% |
| 4. Perfumes and fragranced products | 3.8% |
| 5A. Body lotions and powders | 0.96% |
| 5B. Face moisturizers and toners | 0.96% |
| 5C. Hand creams and sanitizers | 0.96% |
| 5D. Baby care products | 0.96% |
| 6. Oral care products | 2.2% |
| 7A. Rinse-off hair treatments | 7.7% |
| 7B. Leave-on hair products | 7.7% |
| 8. Intimate care products | 0.4% |
| 9. Rinse-off body products | 7.4% |
| 10A. Home care (non-aerosol) | 26% |
| 10B. Household aerosols and sprays | 26% |
| 11A. Products with minimal skin contact (no UV exposure) | 15% |
| 11B. Products with minimal skin contact (UV exposure) | 15% |
| 12. Products with no direct skin contact | – |