Ho Wood Natural Isolate — Laevo-Linalool | Warm Rosy-Woody Floral

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 5-7 days depending on availability.

Ho Wood Natural Isolate — Laevo-Linalool, the Rosewood Alternative

Rosewood oil was once the great source of natural linalool in perfumery, prized for a warm, woody-floral depth that no synthetic could match, until over-harvesting and CITES protection made it scarce and costly. Ho wood — the linalool chemotype of the camphor tree, Cinnamomum camphora — offers an elegant and sustainable alternative. This natural isolate, made by Payan Bertrand, is laevo-linalool at over 90% purity, separated from ho wood oil, with the trace components that give it its warmth.

It opens with the fresh, floral sweetness common to every linalool, then reveals a warm, slightly rosy character with genuine woody depth that persists through the entire drydown — a bridge from fresh top notes to the base.

Scent Profile

Fresh-floral and subtly rosy, with a terpenic brightness that softens into gentle woody undertones. Warmer, rounder and longer-lasting than synthetic linalool, with the characteristic woody-lavender nuance of the laevo form.

Perfumery Applications

A versatile heart-note building block for lavender, floral, citrus and woody-floral compositions. It lifts and rounds a blend that feels flat, adds natural warmth to citrus-floral accords, and works as a fixative for florals. A typical starting range is around 5-15% in a perfume compound. It is also a classic partner in authentic natural lavender accords.

Blending Suggestions

Pairs beautifully with lavender, bergamot, neroli, petitgrain, rose, geranium, ylang ylang, jasmine, sandalwood, cedarwood and soft musks, and with citrus oils for fresh compositions that last.

Technical Details

• Material: Natural isolate — laevo-linalool ex ho wood oil
• Source: Ho wood — Cinnamomum camphora (linalool chemotype), Lauraceae
• Manufacturer: Payan Bertrand, France
• Origin: China
• INCI Name: Linalool
• CAS Number: 126-91-0
• Purity: Over 90% linalool (supplier information)
• Classification: Heart note
• Appearance: Colourless liquid
• Odour Family: Floral / Rosy / Woody
• Longevity: More than 24 hours on a smelling strip
• IFRA 51: No restriction in Category 4 (supplier information)
• Documentation: The supplier's Safety Data Sheet, IFRA certificate and EU allergen declaration 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. Linalool is one of the declarable fragrance allergens and can become a skin sensitiser as it oxidises, so keep the bottle tightly closed and away from heat and light. 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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