Kadam Blossom CO₂ Extract — Neolamarckia cadamba | Tropical Floral | Origin Thailand

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.

Kadam Blossom CO₂ Extract — A Little-Known Tropical Floral from Thailand

The kadam tree, Neolamarckia cadamba, is a fast-growing tropical tree of South and South-East Asia, known by many names — kadam, cadamba, burflower-tree — and long associated in the region with its fragrant, ball-shaped flower heads. Though it is rarely met with in Western perfumery, its blossoms carry a rich, sweet, tropical fragrance that perfumers who know champaca and the exotic white florals will find intriguing.

This extract is obtained from the flowers by supercritical CO₂ extraction, a gentle, solvent-free method that preserves the character of delicate blossoms. It is a rare material for natural perfumers looking for something genuinely different from the usual floral palette.

Scent Profile

Sweet, tropical and floral with a warm woody undertone, carrying fruity facets and honeyed, champaca-like nuances that give it a rounded, glowing character. It sits comfortably between the creamy white florals and the fruity-honeyed materials, with a depth that unfolds as it dries down.

Perfumery Applications

A characterful heart note for exotic and tropical florals, soliflores built around champaca-like warmth, oriental florals and fruity-floral structures. Its sweetness and honeyed quality also make it interesting in gourmand and amber accords. Start with a trace and build gradually, allowing time on a smelling strip to appreciate its full development.

Blending Suggestions

Pairs beautifully with champaca, jasmine, ylang ylang, tuberose, orange blossom, osmanthus, sandalwood, vanilla, tonka bean, benzoin, labdanum, bergamot and mandarin.

Technical Details

• Botanical Name: Neolamarckia cadamba
• Common Names: Kadam / Cadamba / Burflower-tree
• Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
• Plant Part: Flowers
• Origin: Thailand
• Cultivation: Organic (as stated by our supplier)
• Extraction Method: Supercritical CO₂ extraction
• Strength: Pure, undiluted extract
• Odour Family: Floral / Sweet / Tropical / Fruity / Woody
• Natural: Yes — 100% pure natural CO₂ extract

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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