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OAK MOSS ABSOLUTE

106


Botanical Name: Evernia prunastri

Common Method of Extraction: Solvent

Part Typically Used: Moss

Color: Brown

Consistency: Medium

Perfumery Note: Base

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: earthy, woody

Oakmoss Absolute Uses: perfumery

 

OLIBANUM

107


Botanical Name: Boswellia carterii

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Resin

Color: Light Yellow

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Base

Strength of Initial Aroma: Mild

Aromatic Description: woody, spicy

Frankincense Oil Uses: Anxiety, coughing, scars, stretch marks

 

OPOPONAX

108


Botanical Name: Commiphora guidottii / Commiphora erythraea

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Resin

Color: Pale Yellow

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Base

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: woody

Opoponax Oil Uses: Antiseptic, antispasmodic, expectorant, fragrance

 

ORANGE, BITTER

109


Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium

Common Method of Extraction: Cold Press

Part Typically Used: Rind (Peel)

Color: Yellowish Orange

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Top

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: orange

Bitter Orange Oil Uses: Colds, flatulence, digestion, stress

 

ORANGE, BLOOD

110


Botanical Name: Citrus sinensis

Common Method of Extraction: Cold Press

Part Typically Used: Rind (Peel)

Color: Pale Yellow

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Top

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: complex

 

ORANGE, SWEET

111


Botanical Name: Citrus sinensis

Common Method of Extraction: Cold Press

Part Typically Used: Rind (Peel)

Color: Greenish

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Top

Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong

Aromatic Description: Citrusy, sweet

Sweet Orange Oil Uses: Colds, gums, stress

 

OREGANO

112


Botanical Name: Oreganum vulgare

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Leaves, Flowers

Color: Pale Yellow

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Medium

Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong

Aromatic Description: Herbaceous

Oregano Oil Uses: Coughs, digestion

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