Gobo Root CO₂ Extract — Arctium lappa | 50% in Natural TEC | Dry Earthy Herbaceous

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

Due to the rare and limited nature of this material, please allow a lead time of 7-10 days depending on availability.

Gobo Root CO₂ Extract — A Dry, Earthy Whisper for the Natural Perfumer

Greater burdock — Arctium lappa — is a tall biennial herb of European and Asian roadsides and woodland edges, its long taproot eaten as a vegetable in Japan, where it is known as gobo. This supercritical CO₂ extract of the root captures that quiet, rooty character in concentrated form — a genuine curiosity for perfumers who enjoy working with unusual earthy materials rather than the familiar roots such as vetiver and orris.

It is a gentle material by nature, so we supply it at a generous 50% in natural TEC (triethyl citrate) — an odourless carrier that makes it easy to measure and dose while keeping its dry, earthy character clearly present.

Scent Profile

Mild, herbaceous and earthy, with a dry, slightly bitter edge. There is nothing sweet or showy here — it reads as freshly dug root, dry soil and green stems, a subtle and honest botanical character.

Perfumery Applications

A middle note with mild intensity, well suited to perfume oils and solid fragrances, as well as atmospheric and incense-inspired compositions. It works best as a supporting material that adds dry, rooty realism and a natural bitter edge to green, earthy, woody and chypre-style structures, blending quietly rather than leading. Introduce it gradually when building a composition.

Blending Suggestions

Pairs well with amber, bergamot and other citrus oils, black pepper, cardamom, Atlas cedarwood and clary sage, as well as vetiver, oakmoss, orris, patchouli, angelica root, lavender, galbanum and tobacco.

Technical Details

• Botanical Name: Arctium lappa L.
• Common Names: Greater Burdock / Gobo
• Botanical Family: Asteraceae
• INCI Name: Arctium Lappa Root Extract
• Plant Part: Root
• Extraction Method: Supercritical CO₂ extraction
• Dilution: 50% in natural TEC (triethyl citrate) for ease of handling
• Classification: Middle note
• Intensity: Mild in its pure form
• Appearance: Yellow
• Odour Family: Herbaceous / Earthy / Dry
• Natural: Yes — 100% natural CO₂ extract in a natural TEC carrier
• Storage: Keep tightly closed, protected from heat, light and air
• Documentation Note: This product is prepared in-house by diluting Burdock Root CO₂ Extract at 50% with natural TEC (triethyl citrate). The original supplier's Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the pure extract, along with the TEC carrier's own COA/SDS, are available on request.

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. Burdock belongs to the daisy family (Asteraceae); anyone with known sensitivities to plants in this family should take particular care. 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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