{"product_id":"saffron-oleoresin-crocus-sativus-biolandes-spiced-hay-leather-origin-india","title":"Saffron Oleoresin — Crocus sativus | Biolandes | Spiced Hay \u0026 Leather | Origin India","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\u003eSaffron Oleoresin — The Most Precious Spice in Natural Perfumery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSaffron is the world's most expensive spice by weight — harvested by hand from the stigmas of \u003cem\u003eCrocus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e flowers in a process so labour-intensive that it takes approximately 150,000 individual blooms to yield a single kilogram of dried saffron. Its aromatic character is as extraordinary as its price: a spicy, hay-like, leathery warmth of unusual complexity that has been prized by perfumers, physicians, and cooks across Persian, Indian, and Arab civilisations for over three thousand years. It is a material that transforms whatever surrounds it — adding a quality of exotic, slightly animalic spiced richness that no other botanical approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Saffron Oleoresin is produced by Biolandes — one of France's most respected natural ingredient houses — from Indian-grown \u003cem\u003eCrocus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e stigmas, pre-diluted at 5% in propylene glycol for ease of handling and blend compatibility. The PG carrier is specifically chosen for saffron because it works with the material's unique polar and aromatic chemical profile — blending just as effectively in both alcohol-based and oil-based fragrance systems. The result is a bright yellow, immediately pourable liquid of exceptional quality that makes one of perfumery's most coveted and most challenging natural materials accessible for practical use at working concentrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening is immediately and unmistakably saffron — a rich, slightly medicinal spiciness with a characteristic hay-like warmth that is simultaneously familiar and deeply exotic. Leathery facets develop quickly alongside a honeyed sweetness that prevents the composition from reading as harsh or medicinal — softening the saffron character into something seductive and multi-dimensional. The drydown is extraordinarily tenacious — saffron oleoresin persists on a smelling strip for over 400 hours, anchoring and warming surrounding materials with remarkable staying power. At moderate concentrations the saffron character is clearly identifiable; at trace levels it adds a quality of exotic spiced warmth that is felt rather than explicitly heard — enriching compositions across virtually every oriental and spiced fragrance family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe material has a moderate odour strength (5\/10) but a restrained blending impact (3\/10) — meaning it can be used generously without dominating the surrounding accord. This is a considerable advantage over some other saffron materials, which can overwhelm a composition at working concentrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfumery Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSaffron oleoresin is one of the defining materials in oriental and luxury perfumery — its combination of spiced warmth, hay-like depth, and leathery facets making it indispensable in oud compositions, leather accords, oriental amber structures, and any composition seeking the character of the great Middle Eastern and South Asian fragrance traditions. It transforms compositions into something multidimensional and characterful without overwhelming neighbouring notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn oud compositions it adds the spiced warmth that elevates the accord from merely resinous to genuinely complex. In leather accords its leathery facets add an authentic botanical dimension. In oriental amber structures its honeyed spice deepens and enriches the accord with genuine exotic character. In rose compositions — particularly alongside rose otto or Turkish rose — it creates the celebrated rose-saffron accord at the heart of countless luxury Middle Eastern fragrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIFRA 51: 6.352% in finished product (Category 4) — a generous allowance for most practical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlending Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePairs beautifully with oud, rose absolute, Turkish rose absolute, Ruh Gulab, labdanum, frankincense, myrrh, benzoin, patchouli, cedarwood, sandalwood, vetiver, tobacco absolute, leather accords, ambergris accords, vanilla, tonka bean, and soft musks. The classic rose-saffron combination is particularly celebrated — one of the great accords in Middle Eastern perfumery. The combination with oud and rose creates the foundation of countless luxury oriental fragrances of great depth and distinction.\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\u003eCrocus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saffron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eINCI Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crocus Sativus Stigma Extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAS Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84604-17-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biolandes, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Part:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stigmas (hand harvested)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtraction Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oleoresin extraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDilution:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5% in propylene glycol (PG) for ease of handling and blend compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Base note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright yellow liquid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOdour Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spicy \/ Hay \/ Leathery \/ Honeyed \/ Exotic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 400 hours on a smelling strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIFRA 51:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.352% in finished product (Category 4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — 100% natural oleoresin extraction\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\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. 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