Thyme Absolute — Thymus vulgaris | Herbaceous Green | H Reynaud Fils, France

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

Thyme Absolute — The Wild Heart of the Mediterranean Garrigue

The essential oil of thyme is one of the most familiar aromatic materials in the world — found in every herbalist's cabinet and kitchen garden. The absolute is something altogether different, and far rarer. Solvent extraction of Thymus vulgaris from the sun-baked hills of southern France by H Reynaud Fils, established 1898, yields a material that captures the full aromatic complexity of wild thyme in bloom: an extraordinarily rich, warm, and multidimensional extract that goes far beyond the sharp medicinal character of the distilled oil into something genuinely compelling for the natural perfumer.

Scent Profile

The opening is warm, spicy, and immediately herbaceous — the characteristic thyme signature of phenolic warmth and green aromatic depth, far richer and more complex than the essential oil suggests. Sweet-herbaceous facets develop quickly alongside a distinctive hay-like quality and a soft floral undertone from the flowering tops. As it dries down, warm woody notes emerge alongside an earthy, slightly animalic depth that speaks of the garrigue landscape — sun-warmed stone, dry earth, wild herbs.

Perfumery Applications

Thyme absolute is a character note and modifier rather than a centrepiece material — its power lies in what it does to surrounding materials. At low concentrations it adds a warm, naturalising herbaceous quality to fougères, chypres, and masculine aromatic compositions. In lavender-based compositions it adds depth and warmth; in woody orientals it provides an aromatic counterpoint.

Use with restraint — begin at below 0.5% in a composition and evaluate carefully before increasing.

Blending Suggestions

Pairs beautifully with lavender, lavandin, clary sage, rosemary, geranium, bergamot, lemon, cedarwood, sandalwood, vetiver, labdanum, oakmoss, patchouli, frankincense, and tobacco absolute.

Technical Details

• Botanical Name: Thymus vulgaris L.
• Common Name: Common Thyme / French Thyme
• Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
• Supplier: H Reynaud Fils, established 1898, France
• Origin: France
• Plant Part: Leaves and flowering tops
• Extraction Method: Solvent extraction (absolute)
• Classification: Middle to top note
• Appearance: Mobile liquid — supplied in DPG carrier for ease of handling, standard industry practice
• Odour Family: Herbaceous / Spicy / Warm / Green
• Natural: Yes — 100% pure natural absolute

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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