Re: Linden blossom absolute - now what?

[Guest guest]

Hmm..well, I've smelled Lime/linden/vanilla, and thought it smelled

absolutely smashing.

[Guest guest]

Thankyou! I will have a play this afternoon with it and let you know.

Emma

> Hmm..well, I've smelled Lime/linden/vanilla, and thought it smelled

> absolutely smashing.

[Guest guest]

Ok, so I did my trial and my first blend is sitting here thinking about

developing and synergising - it smells a little discordant atm. I'll post the

recipe once I've smelt the final product...

But HELP - the linden blossom was like tar. Even after gently warming in a

cup of warm water, then hot water... it was still really hard to work with! It

is

not a dilution like the mimosa is, as my supplier said that the LB doesn't mix

with carrier oils that well... but I can't keep using it the way it is!

SJ: a decent sandalwood is on my shopping list, along with clary sage and a

good geranium . And oakmoss for that matter! Thanks for your help.

Emma

[Guest guest]

> But HELP - the linden blossom was like tar. Even after gently

warming in a

> cup of warm water, then hot water... it was still really hard to

work with! It is

> not a dilution like the mimosa is, as my supplier said that the LB

doesn't mix

> with carrier oils that well... but I can't keep using it the way it

is!

>

> Emma

Emma,

I am not experienced with Linde Blossom, but I have a sample on it's

way from nne (SunRose Aromatics) that is a pourable Linden

Blossom Absolute but is not a dilution - just a different process

from my understanding.

Ayala Sender

Perfume Designer

Quinta Essentia Signature Perfumes, Inc.

www.quinta-essentia.ca (604) 609-0150

Signature Perfumes ~ Perfumed Jewellery ~ Fragrance Consultant On-line

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/13/2004 1:07:15 PM Eastern Standard Time,

rox@... writes:

i'm curious, what linden are you referring to? the dark viscous absolute?

and which lime? pressed or steam distilled. sounds like a very yummy

blend. can't wait to try it out. i have yet to find a linden that is

not viscous

*and* the real thing. every one i've tried, including the one from sunrose,

smelled synthetic to my nose. i work with the linden absolute from

white lotus. i tincture it with perfumers alcohol after i have warmed

it bain marie style. i use a glass rod, from the chemistry store, to mix

and mash it up until i have a workable tincture.>>

Hi All ..

I have 'both' types of Linden Abs.. the one that is like a 'labdanum/oakmoss'

consistancy that you definitely need to tincture and work with.

though the one on my site is the 'pourable' Linden .. this has me thinking I

will put both on the website and let the 'customer' choose.

Aromatically,

nne

" Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take,

but by the moments that take our breath away. "

http://www.sunrosearomatics.com

Wholesale/Retail

Essential Oils ~ r Oils ~ Shea Butter

Check for our Internet Specials!!!

[Guest guest]

>Hmm..well, I've smelled Lime/linden/vanilla, and thought it smelled

>absolutely smashing.

i'm curious, what linden are you referring to? the dark viscous absolute?

and which lime? pressed or steam distilled. sounds like a very yummy

blend. can't wait to try it out. i have yet to find a linden that is

not viscous

*and* the real thing. every one i've tried, including the one from sunrose,

smelled synthetic to my nose. i work with the linden absolute from

white lotus. i tincture it with perfumers alcohol after i have warmed

it bain marie style. i use a glass rod, from the chemistry store, to mix

and mash it up until i have a workable tincture.

roxana

[Guest guest]

The linden that I have is like tar . I'm still working on that one - any ideas

where I can get perfumers alcohol or similar in Australia?

The lime is CP and quite tart to the nose.

The vanilla is an absolute in glycerine.

It smells like lollies. I've been wearing this blend to work and it makes me

feel happy and sweet but not girly like vanilla usually does.

Emma

> >Hmm..well, I've smelled Lime/linden/vanilla, and thought it smelled

> >absolutely smashing.

>

> i'm curious, what linden are you referring to? the dark viscous absolute?

> and which lime? pressed or steam distilled. sounds like a very yummy

> blend. can't wait to try it out. i have yet to find a linden that is

> not viscous

> *and* the real thing. every one i've tried, including the one from sunrose,

> smelled synthetic to my nose. i work with the linden absolute from

> white lotus. i tincture it with perfumers alcohol after i have warmed

> it bain marie style. i use a glass rod, from the chemistry store, to mix

> and mash it up until i have a workable tincture.

[Guest guest]

Adulterated material is not so easily detected through the nose.

I would be very surprised to find any product from Sunrose to be synthetic.

I have never found any other suppliers that expend as many exhaustive efforts

as nne when it comes to assuring her clientele that they are purchasing

pure, genuine and complete oils absolutes etc.

I think it is always best to be able to back up negative assertions with more

than a subjective reaction.

Just my humble opinion. gail

Magick is as close as the scented air you breathe

Gail , Fragranceur

www.gailadrian.com (201) 444-3628

[Guest guest]

re: linden

my perception was that it was not a true oil. this is based on years

of smelling true oils and recently smelling custom perfumes which

have been formulated with fragrance oils. there is a definate smell

to fragrance oils and they cling in a way that no essential oil clings,

not even the heaviest of base notes.

quality is so subjective. in the end it's best to follow your nose and

your own personal response. samples are a good habit before ordering

larger quantities, especially if you are sensitive.

roxana