Botanical Name: Polianthes tuberosa Plant Part: Flowers Extraction Method: Food Grade Solvent Origin: Australia Description: Tuberose is a tall, narrow perennial with long thin leaves and a tuberous root. The aromatic flowers and large and white. Color: Common Uses: Tuberose is very popular in the perfume and aromatic industries. Consistency: Viscous, solid at room temperature. Bottle should be placed in a hot water bath in order for absolute to liquefy. Note: Base Strength of Aroma: Medium Blends well with: Turberose can be easily blended for aromatic purposes. The combinations are endless and very dependent upon individual tastes. Aromatic Description: Tuberose has a fresh earthy aroma with floral, spice - like notes. ** It is important to note that all absolutes are extremely concentrated by nature. They should not be evaluated in this state unless you are accustomed to the undiluted fragrance. For those trying Absolutes for the first time, we strongly recommend they be evaluated in dilution. Otherwise, the complexity of the fragrance - particularly the rare and exotic notes - become lost. History: Tuberose is cultivated all over the world for their flowers, but specially in Egypt, India, China, France and Morocco. Cautions: Little is known because it is not normally used in aromatherapy.
Disclaimer: Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy.
The information on the New Directions Aromatics Website is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any use.
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Submited By: Sarah from Toronto, Ontario on 11/15/2009 Rating:
A precious scent, reminiscent of a combo of jasmine and ylang ylang with a more complex and well rounded scent, so well rounded it works on its own as a floral perfume. Consistency is a bit balmy like a concrete.
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Botanical Name: Polianthes tuberosa 
