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This is a Jasmine Absolute and what is the relationship between essential oil and absolute oil?

The key difference lies in the method of extraction and the resulting chemical composition of the oil. The term "normal" essential oil almost always refers to one obtained through steam distillation.

Here’s a detailed breakdown:

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1. "Normal" Essential Oil (Typically Steam-Distilled)

· Extraction Method: Steam distillation is the most common method. Plant material (flowers, leaves, wood, etc.) is placed in a still, and steam is passed through it. The heat and pressure cause the essential oil sacs to burst. The volatile compounds evaporate, travel with the steam, and are then cooled and condensed back into a liquid. The oil and water (hydrosol) naturally separate.

· What it Captures: This method captures only the volatile, light, and heat-stable aromatic compounds. These are the molecules small and light enough to evaporate with steam.

· Scent Profile: The scent is often considered "lighter," "brighter," or more "true to the living plant" for many herbs (e.g., peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary).

· Chemical Composition: Contains a wide range of volatile compounds but can be missing the larger, heavier fragrance molecules that are damaged by heat or are not volatile enough to travel with the steam.

· Physical Properties: Pure, free-flowing oil. It is not soluble in water but is easily soluble in alcohol and other oils.

· Examples:

  · Lavender Essential Oil

  · Peppermint Essential Oil

  · Eucalyptus Essential Oil

  · Tea Tree Oil

2. Absolute

· Extraction Method: Absolutes are typically extracted using solvent extraction (often with hexane or ethanol) or sometimes enfleurage. Because this process uses little to no heat, it is gentler.

  1. The plant material is washed with a solvent that dissolves the aromatic compounds, along with waxes and pigments, creating a concrete.

  2. The concrete is then mixed with alcohol to separate the fragrant absolute from the waxy material.

  3. The alcohol is evaporated off, leaving behind the pure absolute.

· What it Captures: This method captures a much wider spectrum of aromatic compounds, including the heavy, fragile, and non-volatile molecules that would be destroyed or left behind by steam distillation.

· Scent Profile: The scent is often much richer, deeper, and more complex than its steam-distilled counterpart. It is considered closer to the plant's natural scent. For example, rose absolute smells intensely of deep, spicy rose, while rose otto (steam-distilled) is a lighter, more floral rose scent.

· Chemical Composition: Contains a broader profile of aromatic compounds. However, there can be trace amounts of the solvent left behind (though in high-quality absolutes, this is minuscule and considered safe in perfumery).

· Physical Properties: Often thicker, more viscous, and can sometimes be a waxy solid at room temperature (e.g., Rose Absolute). It is not soluble in water.

· Examples:

  · Rose Absolute

  · Jasmine Absolute

  · Orange Blossom (Neroli is steam-distilled, Orange Blossom is usually an absolute)

  · Tuberose Absolute

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Key Differences at a Glance

Feature Essential Oil (Steam-Distilled) Absolute (Solvent-Extracted)

Primary Extraction Method Steam Distillation Solvent Extraction

Heat Used High Heat Low or No Heat

Scent Profile Lighter, brighter, more therapeutic Richer, deeper, more true to the natural scent

Chemical Complexity Volatile compounds only Both volatile and non-volatile compounds

Physical Form Thin, free-flowing liquid Viscous, sometimes waxy or solid

Typical Use Aromatherapy, diffusers, natural remedies Perfumery, high-end fragrances

Cost Generally less expensive (perfume exceptions exist) More expensive (due to labor-intensive process)

Residual Solvents None Potential for trace amounts (a key reason some avoid them in therapeutics)

Which One Should You Use?

· For Aromatherapy and Therapeutic Use: Steam-distilled essential oils are the standard. They are pure, contain no solvent residues, and their effects are well-documented in aromatherapy practice. Most clinical research is based on steam-distilled oils.

· For Perfumery and Scent Crafting: Absolutes are the gold standard. They provide a depth, complexity, and tenacity (long-lasting scent on the skin) that distilled oils often cannot match. They are the backbone of many fine perfumes.

· For Skincare (Diluted): This depends on the specific oil and the brand's philosophy. While absolutes offer a wonderful scent, some purists prefer to avoid them due to the potential for solvent residues, opting instead for steam-distilled oils or CO2 extracts.

A Note on CO2 Extracts: There is a third, modern category known as CO2 extracts. They use carbon dioxide under high pressure to pull the oil from the plant. The result is a product that has the therapeutic profile of an essential oil and the aromatic completeness of an absolute, with no solvent residues. They are often considered a superior, though more expensive, option.