Chrysanthemum Flower Absolute — Chrysanthemum indicum | Green Incensy Floral | Origin India

Part of our Professional Perfumers Range — curated for the discerning natural perfumer seeking exceptional depth and rarity.

Chrysanthemum Flower Absolute — The Serene Outsider

The chrysanthemum is one of the most celebrated flowers in East Asian culture — a symbol of autumn, longevity, and meditative calm in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean tradition, revered for centuries in art, ceremony, and herbal practice. Yet as a perfumery material it is virtually unknown in the Western tradition, sitting outside the floral canon established by rose, jasmine, and their derivatives. This is precisely what makes it so interesting: Chrysanthemum Flower Absolute from India is not a conventional floral material, and it will not behave like one.

Solvent extracted from the flowers of Chrysanthemum indicum cultivated in India — the same species used in traditional Chinese medicine for millennia — this is a rare and genuinely distinctive absolute that rewards the adventurous perfumer willing to step outside familiar territory. Its character is complex, unconventional, and immediately recognisable as something botanical and real: green, incensy, and quietly atmospheric rather than sweet or overtly perfumey. A material for the curious mind and the confident hand.

Scent Profile

The opening is fresh and slightly camphoraceous — a clean, cooling greenness that evokes crushed chrysanthemum leaves and the slightly medicinal herbal quality of the plant itself rather than a simplified floral impression. This is not sweetness. It is the smell of a real flower in all its botanical complexity: slightly bitter, slightly woody, thoroughly distinctive. As it develops, the heart reveals a beautiful and unusual accord of green tea, soft florals, and aromatic herbs — a serene, meditative olfactive experience that sits closer to a Japanese tea ceremony than a conventional Western floral composition. Subtle incense-like nuances emerge in the drydown, adding depth and quiet sophistication that make the material feel simultaneously ancient and entirely modern.

An honest note on longevity: this is not a tenacious absolute in the manner of jasmine, rose, or tobacco — its character is lighter and more atmospheric, requiring thoughtful use at concentrations where it can be appreciated rather than overdosed into something heavy. Plan formulations with this in mind.

Perfumery Applications

Chrysanthemum absolute is a specialist character note — at its finest in green, tea-inspired, and herbal compositions where its unconventional botanical character adds a dimension of naturalness and originality that nothing else provides. In niche and artisanal perfumery it is an outstanding ingredient for compositions that seek to evoke East Asian botanical traditions, meditative calm, or the quiet beauty of an autumn garden.

It blends with remarkable facility alongside incense materials — frankincense, oud, agarwood, sandalwood — where its green-herbal character provides an unexpected and beautiful counterpoint to resinous warmth. In green-tea compositions it is a natural centrepiece. In woody-aromatic structures it adds a botanical freshness that lifts and naturalises the accord. Use thoughtfully at moderate concentrations — its character is subtle and precise, not immediately loud, and reveals its quality over time on the skin.

Blending Suggestions

Pairs beautifully with green tea absolute, white tea absolute, sandalwood, cedarwood, frankincense, oud, vetiver, bergamot, lemon, violet leaf, iris, galbanum, clary sage, lavender, and light musks. The combination with sandalwood and frankincense for an East Asian-inspired meditative accord is particularly recommended — the chrysanthemum bridging the woody-resinous warmth with cool herbal precision of unusual beauty.

Technical Details

• Botanical Name: Chrysanthemum indicum L.
• Common Names: Indian Chrysanthemum / Wild Chrysanthemum
• Botanical Family: Asteraceae
• Origin: India
• Plant Part: Flowers
• Extraction Method: Solvent extraction (absolute)
• INCI Name: Chrysanthemum indicum Flower Extract
• CAS Number: 1174331-46-4
• Cultivation: Conventional
• Classification: Middle note
• Appearance: Liquid
• Odour Family: Green / Herbal / Incensy / Tea / Floral
• Longevity: Moderate — lighter than heavier resinous absolutes; plan formulations accordingly
• Natural: Yes — 100% pure natural absolute

Packaging

1ml 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.

Safety Information

For 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.

Sample Policy

We recommend purchasing a 1ml sample first before committing to larger quantities. Please note that no refunds can be offered on opened items.

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