The use of labdanum in the field of perfumery
To integrate labdanum in a perfume, one must use its absolute. First of all, the concrete of labdanum is obtained by extraction of the volatile solvents. Then, alcohol is added to the concrete. Then, after evaporation of the alcohol, the absolute of labdanum is obtained. Its chords are warm, herbaceous, woody, waxy and a very resinous facet is present. More atypical for a plant-based component, labdanum releases animal and amber notes. That's why the noses appreciate it particularly. It comes very well in the composition of chypre fragrances such as "Profumo" by Acqua di Parma, woody fragrances like "Womanity" by Thierry Mugler, "Patchouli pour Homme" by Esteban and oriental fragrances like "Opium" by Yves Saint Laurent. In general, it is used in background notes and is part of the composition of feminine fragrances (especially chypre and oriental) and masculine fragrances (especially woody and oriental).
The use of labdanum in the field of medicine
The essential oil of labdanum has antibacterial and antiviral properties. It allows damaged or problem skin to heal and regenerate. Also, against skin aging, it has anti-wrinkle action. Labdanum essential oil helps stop nosebleeds. It is useful to stimulate the immune system in the event of a decrease in its defenses and may be indicated in people suffering from autoimmune diseases.
To integrate labdanum in a perfume, one must use its absolute. First of all, the concrete of labdanum is obtained by extraction of the volatile solvents. Then, alcohol is added to the concrete. Then, after evaporation of the alcohol, the absolute of labdanum is obtained. Its chords are warm, herbaceous, woody, waxy and a very resinous facet is present. More atypical for a plant-based component, labdanum releases animal and amber notes. That's why the noses appreciate it particularly. It comes very well in the composition of chypre fragrances such as "Profumo" by Acqua di Parma, woody fragrances like "Womanity" by Thierry Mugler, "Patchouli pour Homme" by Esteban and oriental fragrances like "Opium" by Yves Saint Laurent. In general, it is used in background notes and is part of the composition of feminine fragrances (especially chypre and oriental) and masculine fragrances (especially woody and oriental).
The use of labdanum in the field of medicine
The essential oil of labdanum has antibacterial and antiviral properties. It allows damaged or problem skin to heal and regenerate. Also, against skin aging, it has anti-wrinkle action. Labdanum essential oil helps stop nosebleeds. It is useful to stimulate the immune system in the event of a decrease in its defenses and may be indicated in people suffering from autoimmune diseases.
