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cistus perfume ingredient

cistus

Cistus ladaniferus warm, woody, deep, herbaceous, lemony

Note

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base


Family

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amber


Type

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essential oil


Origin

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Spain

Perfumer's Notes

Cistus essential oil is distilled from the rock rose plant, which is native to the Mediterranean region. It is more woody and herbaceous with a less-amber like aroma than labdanum, which is produced from the same plant. Cistus is used often in oriental and chypre fragrances.

Blends Well With

amber, woods, rose, geranium, vanilla


Prominent In

Rose 31 (Le Labo), L'Air du desert marocain (Tauer Perfumes), Fou d'Absinthe (L'Artisan Parfumeur)