Seaweed Absolute Oil / Origin France

Seaweed Absolute (Bladderwrack) (Fucus vesiculosus)

Origin: Native to the cold, temperate coastlines of the North Atlantic, widely found across the shores of the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Scandinavia, Iceland, and the northeastern coast of North America. France and the British Isles are the most notable sources for aromatic extraction. The absolute is solvent-extracted from the dried fronds (thallus) of bladderwrack seaweed, which belongs to the Fucaceae (brown algae) family. Fucus vesiculosus is one of the most common and recognisable brown seaweeds in the North Atlantic, characterised by its distinctive paired air bladders that give it its common name. It is one of several seaweed species used to produce aromatic extracts – others include Laminaria digitata and Ascophyllum nodosum – each with subtly different scent profiles. Seaweed absolute is a niche, highly specialised material in perfumery and has gained increasing recognition among artisan perfumers for its unique, maritime character. France, particularly Brittany, has a long tradition of seaweed harvesting and processing.

Scent: Deep, rich, and intensely marine with a complex, briny, oceanic character. Bold and immediately evocative – there's a distinctive, salty, iodine-like freshness balanced by a subtle, dark, earthy, almost leathery depth. Faintly smoky and tea-like with a soft, green, herbaceous undertone. Subtly sweet and balsamic with a gentle, woody, driftwood-like warmth. Dense, primal, and remarkably long-lasting – a powerful, atmospheric, deeply maritime scent that captures the essence of wild, windswept Atlantic coastlines. One of the most distinctive and evocative marine materials available in natural perfumery. Unlike synthetic marine notes, seaweed absolute delivers an authentic, complex, organic oceanic quality.

Uses:

• Highly valued in natural perfumery as a distinctive, marine, oceanic accent – adds an extraordinary, authentic, briny depth and atmospheric, coastal quality to blends
• A distinctive addition to diffuser blends in very small quantities, bringing a fresh, marine, atmospheric quality to any space
• Used in artisan candle making and soap crafting for its unique, maritime character
• Blends beautifully with vetiver, cedarwood, bergamot, juniper, cypress, frankincense, lavender, driftwood, oakmoss, and citrus oils
• Popular in artisan fragrance work for marine, aquatic, oceanic, chypre, and contemporary compositions
• An unusual and highly specialised material that adds an authentic maritime quality not achievable with synthetic marine notes
• An extremely potent material – a very small amount goes a long way in any formulation

Important Information:

• For External Use Only
• This is a solvent-extracted absolute, not a steam-distilled essential oil 
• Seaweed absolute is extremely concentrated and potent – always use very sparingly and dilute well with a suitable carrier oil before applying to skin
• May cause skin sensitivity in some individuals – always perform a patch test before use
• Seaweed absolute is thick, viscous, or dark in colour
• Consult a qualified professional before use if pregnant or nursing
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Store in a cool, dark place to preserve freshness
  
• Note - Middle to Base Notes

Available in 1ml sample, 5ml, 10ml and 30ml sizes

1ml sample supplied in a 5ml clear flint glass bottle with inbuilt dropper and tamper evident cap

5ml, 10ml and 30ml supplied in glass amber bottles with inbuilt dropper insert and tamper evident cap. 

Please note if buying large quantities of this item we advise purchasing a 1ml sample first to ensure that you are happy with the product as we do not refund opened items

Certificate of Analysis is available on request

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