{"product_id":"acacia-honey-absolute-apis-mellifera-robinia-pseudoacacia-h-reynaud-fils-france","title":"Acacia Honey Absolute — Apis mellifera | Robinia pseudoacacia | H Reynaud Fils, France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of our Professional Perfumers Range — curated for the discerning natural perfumer seeking exceptional depth and rarity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAcacia Honey Absolute — The Golden Sweetness of the Hive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcacia honey is among the most prized honeys in the world — pale gold, delicately sweet, and possessed of a distinctive floral lightness that distinguishes it immediately from darker, more robustly flavoured honeys. The absolute produced from acacia honeycomb by H Reynaud Fils, established 1898, captures this distinctive character in concentrated aromatic form — a warm, luminous, sweetly honeyed material of considerable beauty and versatility that stands apart from beeswax absolute, from other honey absolutes, and from any synthetic approximation of the honey note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bees that produce acacia honey forage predominantly on the flowers of \u003cem\u003eRobinia pseudoacacia\u003c\/em\u003e — the black locust tree, widely cultivated across France and Eastern Europe for its abundant, fragrant blossoms. The honey carries the delicate floral sweetness of those blossoms deep into its structure, and the absolute extracted from the honeycomb captures both the warm beeswax character of the hive and the distinctively light, clean sweetness of the acacia blossom in a single material of unusual refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening is warm, sweet, and immediately honeyed — but with a lightness and clarity that distinguishes acacia honey absolute from darker honey materials. Where beeswax absolute is waxy, rounded, and earthy, and where the Honey Lavender absolute carries an unmistakable herbal dimension, this material is primarily golden and floral — a clean, luminous sweetness with a characteristic slight tartness at the opening that gives way to a beautifully warm, blossom-honeyed heart. Subtle vanilla and coumarin-like facets develop in the drydown, adding warm complexity without pulling the material into gourmand territory. The drydown is long, warm, and gently persistent — a delicate honey trace of considerable tenacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfumery Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcacia Honey Absolute is one of the most versatile sweetening and fixative materials in the natural perfumer's palette — its combination of clean honeyed sweetness, floral warmth, and excellent tenacity making it invaluable across a remarkably wide range of composition types. In white floral compositions it adds a warm, naturalising honeyed sweetness that deepens without heavying the accord. In gourmand structures its distinctive acacia character adds sophistication rather than confectionery sweetness. In orientals it provides a luminous, warm sweetness that bridges floral and resinous elements. In feminine florals it is a natural companion to rose, jasmine, and orange blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt pairs beautifully with the Honey Lavender Absolute for a layered, multidimensional honey accord of unusual depth and character — the two materials complementing each other with exceptional naturalness, the acacia providing luminous sweetness while the lavender honey adds warmth and herbal complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlending Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePairs beautifully with rose absolute, jasmine, orange blossom, neroli, ylang ylang, violet leaf, iris, bergamot, lemon, lavender absolute, beeswax absolute, vanilla, tonka bean, benzoin, sandalwood, and soft musks. The combination with rose absolute and sandalwood produces a warm, honeyed floral of great elegance. Particularly rewarding alongside the Honey Lavender Absolute for a complete honey accord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acacia Honey Absolute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeycomb of \u003cem\u003eApis mellifera\u003c\/em\u003e hives foraged on \u003cem\u003eRobinia pseudoacacia\u003c\/em\u003e (black locust) blossom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplier:\u003c\/strong\u003e H Reynaud Fils, established 1898, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtraction Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solvent extraction of acacia honeycomb (absolute)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heart to base note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mobile liquid — supplied in DPG carrier for ease of handling, standard industry practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOdour Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey \/ Floral \/ Sweet \/ Warm \/ Balsamic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — 100% pure natural absolute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1ml sample supplied in a 5ml clear flint glass bottle. 5ml, 10ml and 30ml supplied in amber glass bottles — all with inbuilt droppers and tamper evident caps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas. Not suitable for use on babies, children, pets or broken skin. Avoid use during pregnancy or whilst nursing. Always dilute properly and perform a patch test before first use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSample Policy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend purchasing a 1ml sample first before committing to larger quantities. Please note that no refunds can be offered on opened items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoto images are for illustrative purposes only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Aromatherapy Shop Ltd","offers":[{"title":"1ml pure sample","offer_id":56879136866690,"sku":"7155","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5ml (0.17 fl.ozs)","offer_id":56879136899458,"sku":"7156","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ml (0.35 fl.ozs)","offer_id":56879136932226,"sku":"7157","price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"30ml (1.05 fl.ozs)","offer_id":56879136964994,"sku":"7158","price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/2804\/4418\/files\/acacia-wild-apis-mellifera-robinia-pseudoacacia.png?v=1788126157","url":"https:\/\/www.thearomatherapyshop.com\/products\/acacia-honey-absolute-apis-mellifera-robinia-pseudoacacia-h-reynaud-fils-france","provider":"The Aromatherapy Shop Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}