{"product_id":"dandelion-root-co-extract-taraxacum-officinale-bulgarian-wildcrafted-aromatic-fixative","title":"Dandelion Root CO₂ Extract — Taraxacum officinale | Bulgarian Wildcrafted Aromatic Fixative","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\u003eDandelion Root CO₂ Extract — The Bittersweet Foundation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dandelion is among the most underestimated plants in the natural world — familiar to every eye, yet rarely considered as a source of aromatic complexity. This CO₂ extract, produced from the roots of wild \u003cem\u003eTaraxacum officinale\u003c\/em\u003e harvested in Bulgaria, brings something genuinely unusual to the professional palette: a dense, resinous, bittersweet character rooted in the plant's remarkable sesquiterpene lactone content — the same bitter compounds that give dandelion root its ancient reputation as a cleansing, grounding botanical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupercritical CO₂ extraction captures the full biochemical signature of the root with a fidelity that no steam distillation or solvent extraction can match — no heat damage, no solvent residues, nothing altered. What arrives in the bottle is the concentrated essence of the root itself: complex, earthy, and quietly tenacious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeeply herbal and bittersweet, with an immediate impression of fresh-turned earth and dried root. The character bridges the familiar and the unexpected — reminiscent of dried hay, wild chamomile, and roasted dandelion root coffee, with an underlying earthy resinous warmth that deepens on dry-down. This connection to chamomile and hay is no coincidence: dandelion shares its botanical family with chamomile (Asteraceae), and the same sesquiterpene lactone chemistry that gives chamomile its distinctive warmth runs through this root extract with quiet authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA subtle spicy warmth underpins the whole, giving it a quiet complexity that reveals itself slowly over time on a strip or in a blend. There is nothing showy about this material — it works in the background, deepening and anchoring everything around it with a naturalness that is difficult to achieve by other means.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfumery Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dandelion Root CO₂ Extract's primary value in natural perfumery lies in its exceptional fixative properties. Its high sesquiterpene lactone content gives it remarkable tenacity and a strong affinity for other aromatic materials, helping to bind and anchor compositions — particularly those built around green, herbal, earthy, or mossy accords — and extending their longevity on skin and fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt excels in chypre constructions as a natural bridge between oakmoss and woody base notes, lending an authentic botanical bitterness that no synthetic can replicate. In forest and fougère compositions it adds a genuinely wild, unpolished quality that grounds the accord with a meadow-like naturalness. It is also an outstanding supporting player in incense and resinous blends, where its earthy depth adds a herbal counterpoint to heavier balsamic materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse sparingly — this is a background material of considerable tenacity and its bitter-earthy character is assertive at higher concentrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlending Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePairs beautifully with oakmoss, vetiver, labdanum, violet leaf, galbanum, elemi, cedarwood, fir balsam, clary sage, hay absolute, tobacco absolute, patchouli, cistus, Roman chamomile, German chamomile, and tonka bean. The chemical affinity with chamomile and hay materials is genuine and rooted in shared Asteraceae family chemistry — these combinations are particularly rewarding. Highly effective as a fixative support alongside other resinous base materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTaraxacum officinale\u003c\/em\u003e F.H.Wigg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dandelion \/ Diente de León\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asteraceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulgaria (wildcrafted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Part:\u003c\/strong\u003e Root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtraction Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supercritical CO₂ extraction (total extract)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Base note \/ Fixative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viscous gel — warm gently before use to liquefy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOdour Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy \/ Herbal \/ Hay-like \/ Bittersweet Resinous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — 100% natural extract, solvent-free process\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e this extract is naturally viscous and gel-like at room temperature. Warm the bottle gently in a bowl of warm water before use to liquefy for easy dispensing.\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":56871616840066,"sku":"7119","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5ml (0.17 fl.ozs)","offer_id":56871616872834,"sku":"7120","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ml (0.35 fl.ozs)","offer_id":56871616905602,"sku":"7121","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"30ml (1.05 fl.ozs)","offer_id":56871616938370,"sku":"7122","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/2804\/4418\/files\/dandelion-natural-landscape.png?v=1787688437","url":"https:\/\/www.thearomatherapyshop.com\/products\/dandelion-root-co-extract-taraxacum-officinale-bulgarian-wildcrafted-aromatic-fixative","provider":"The Aromatherapy Shop Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}