Coffee Arabica CO₂ Extract — Coffea arabica | V. MANE Fils | Pure Jungle Essence, France

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

Coffee Arabica CO₂ Extract — The Morning Cup in a Bottle

There is a moment that coffee lovers know well — the instant the first freshly ground beans hit the hot water and the room fills with that extraordinary roasted richness, dark and warm and instantly awakening. Capturing that moment in a perfumery material has been the ambition of every gourmand perfumer for decades. This CO₂ extract of Coffea arabica, produced using V. MANE Fils's proprietary Pure Jungle Essence technology — a supercritical CO₂ extraction process that achieves a fidelity to the source material that conventional solvent extraction simply cannot approach — is the closest any extraction has ever come to bottling that moment.

V. MANE Fils are one of the great French fragrance houses — founded in 1871, privately owned across five generations, and consistently ranked among the world's top five fragrance and flavour companies. Their Pure Jungle Essence technology was developed specifically to capture the complete olfactory spectrum of botanical sources at the peak of their aromatic complexity, preserving volatile top notes alongside deeper base constituents in a single unified extract. The result, in the case of Coffee Arabica, is a dark brown liquid of extraordinary richness and authenticity — a coffee extract so accurate that experienced perfumers describe it as "the scent of optimism," the precise moment when the fuzz of sleep departs and the world comes back into colour.

Scent Profile

The opening is an immediate and authentic rush of freshly roasted Arabica coffee — rich, dark, and warmly roasted, with the characteristic rounded sweetness of high-quality Arabica beans rather than the harsh bitterness of lesser varieties. Distinctive chocolatey undertones develop quickly in the heart alongside subtle woody and nutty facets that give the material genuine complexity beyond simple coffee recognition. The overall impression is of hot, freshly poured coffee of exceptional quality — crema settling in the cup, steam rising, warmth radiating. The drydown is long, warm, and deeply woody-roasted — an outstanding base note of remarkable tenacity that persists on a smelling strip for over 400 hours.

A note on shelf life: like real coffee, this extract is volatile and benefits from careful storage in a tightly sealed container away from light, heat, and oxygen. Refrigeration extends its life considerably. Purchase quantities you will use within a reasonable period rather than stockpiling large amounts.

Perfumery Applications

Coffee Arabica CO₂ Extract is one of the great gourmand materials in natural perfumery — an authentic, unrestricted coffee note of extraordinary tenacity that transforms compositions with the warmth and richness of the world's most beloved beverage. In gourmand compositions it is the natural centrepiece — the coffee note around which caramel, chocolate, vanilla, and warm spice materials are assembled. In oriental structures its woody-roasted depth adds a compelling and unusual dimension. In tobacco compositions its roasted warmth complements the hay and leather facets of tobacco absolute with remarkable naturalness.

IFRA 51: completely unrestricted — no limitation in any application category. Use with confidence at any concentration. Soluble in TEC, DPG, IPM, and fixed oils at 10% concentration. For full solubility in alcohol, dilute with 50/50 ethanol and IPM first.

Blending Suggestions

Pairs beautifully with vanilla absolute, tonka bean absolute, benzoin, opopanax, orris pallida resinoid, tobacco absolute, patchouli, sandalwood, cedarwood, labdanum, dark musks, and caramel accords. The combination with vanilla absolute and tonka bean for a classic coffee gourmand accord of great warmth is particularly recommended. Equally rewarding alongside tobacco absolute and labdanum for a dark, roasted oriental of unusual distinction.

Technical Details

• Botanical Name: Coffea arabica L.
• Common Name: Arabica Coffee
• Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
• INCI Name: Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
• CAS Number: 8001-67-0
• Manufacturer: V. MANE Fils, France (Pure Jungle Essence technology)
• Origin: France
• Plant Part: Beans
• Extraction Method: Supercritical CO₂ extraction (Pure Jungle Essence)
• Classification: Base note
• Appearance: Dark brown liquid — supplied in TEC carrier for ease of handling
• Odour Family: Gourmand / Roasted / Coffee / Chocolatey / Woody
• Longevity: Over 400 hours on a smelling strip
• IFRA 51: Unrestricted — no limitation in any application category
• Solubility: 10% in TEC, DPG, IPM, fixed oils; for alcohol dilute 50/50 with IPM first
• Natural: Yes — 100% natural CO₂ extract
• Storage: Keep sealed, away from light and heat — refrigeration recommended for extended shelf life

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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