Absolut Tobacco 1 kg

Tobacco Absolute: Unleash a Rich, Earthy, and Intoxicating Aroma

Dive into the sophisticated world of fragrance with Tobacco Absolute, a deeply rich, warm, and subtly sweet aromatic powerhouse. This highly concentrated botanical extract captures the authentic, complex scent of cured tobacco leaves, offering a unique and intriguing aroma profile. Ideal for adding depth, warmth, and a touch of rebellious elegance to your creations, Tobacco Absolute is a must-have for perfumers and formulators seeking a truly distinctive olfactive experience.

Description and Key Characteristics

Tobacco Absolute is a viscous, dark brown liquid obtained through solvent extraction of cured tobacco leaves (Nicotiana tabacum). Unlike essential oils, absolutes undergo a specific extraction process that captures a broader spectrum of the plant's aromatic compounds, resulting in a richer, more nuanced, and longer-lasting scent. Its aroma is multifaceted, often described as a warm, hay-like, slightly smoky, woody, and sweet tobacco note with hints of caramel, honey, and dried fruit.

Key features:

• Complex Aroma Profile: Offers a sophisticated blend of warm, earthy, sweet, and subtly smoky notes, providing incredible depth to any fragrance.
• High Concentration: As an absolute, it's highly concentrated, meaning a small amount goes a long way in imparting its powerful aroma.
• Excellent Fixative: Known for its superb fixative properties, helping to anchor other, more volatile fragrance notes and extend the longevity of the final product.
• Versatile Blending: Blends beautifully with a wide range of other notes, including vanilla, patchouli, amber, woods, spices, and even some florals, creating unique and compelling compositions.
• Distinctive and Luxurious: Imparts a unique, intriguing, and luxurious character, elevating the perceived value and sophistication of your finished products.

Versatile Applications and Usage Areas in Cosmetics and Fragrance

Tobacco Absolute is a highly prized ingredient in the world of fine perfumery and specialized cosmetic applications. Its distinct aroma makes it particularly suitable for niche fragrances and products designed to evoke warmth, sensuality, and sophistication. (Note: Tobacco Absolute is NOT recommended for use in candles due to potential issues with burning characteristics and complex aromatic interactions at high temperatures.)

• Fine Perfumery:
  • Niche and Artisan Perfumes: A cornerstone for creating complex, captivating, and long-lasting fragrances, particularly in unisex, masculine, or sophisticated feminine compositions. It forms a powerful base note that grounds the scent.
  • Eau de Parfums and Colognes: Used to add depth, warmth, and an intriguing dry-down to various fragrance types, enhancing their longevity and sillage.
  • Solid Perfumes: Its fixative properties make it excellent for solid perfume formulations, ensuring the scent lingers on the skin.
• Luxury Personal Care Products:
  • Body Oils and Lotions: Incorporate into rich body oils and lotions for a subtle, lingering aroma that develops beautifully on the skin. It adds a sophisticated touch to everyday moisturizing routines.
  • Aftershaves and Balms: A perfect fit for men's grooming products, lending a classic, refined, and subtly masculine scent to aftershave balms, creams, and oils.
  • Shower Gels and Soaps: While its deep color might affect the appearance of some transparent bases, it can be used in opaque or darker-colored shower gels and artisan soaps to impart a unique and luxurious fragrance.
  • Beard Oils and Balms: Excellent for crafting high-end beard care products, providing a warm, masculine, and inviting aroma that also acts as a natural fixative for other essential oils in the blend.
• Hair Care (Styling & Fragrance):
  • Hair Perfumes: Create unique hair perfumes that subtly scent the hair with a sophisticated aroma, providing a long-lasting fragrance trail.
  • Hair Pomades and Waxes: Add to styling products for men or women seeking a distinctive and classic scent that complements their personal style.

Important Considerations for Use:

• Dilution: Due to its high concentration and viscosity, Tobacco Absolute is often best used in a dilution (e.g., 5-10% in DPG or perfumer's alcohol) before incorporating into your final product. This aids in blending and dosing.
• Color: Be mindful that Tobacco Absolute has a dark color, which may affect the final appearance of very light or transparent formulations. Always conduct small batch tests.
• Vanillin Content: Tobacco Absolute may contain trace amounts of natural vanillin, which could cause slight discoloration over time in white or very light-colored products. Using a vanilla stabilizer might be beneficial in such cases.
• Patch Testing: As with any potent botanical extract, always perform a patch test on a small area of skin before widespread use, especially for sensitive individuals.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Smoky Vanilla" Luxurious Beard Oil

Create a nourishing and exotically scented beard oil with the rich, warm notes of Tobacco Absolute, balanced by sweet vanilla and earthy patchouli. This oil will soften the beard, moisturize the skin beneath, and leave a captivating aroma.

Instructions for Preparation:

1. Sanitization: Thoroughly sanitize all your equipment (beakers, stirring rods, dropper bottles) with isopropyl alcohol and allow them to air dry completely.
2. Combine Carrier Oils: In a clean beaker, combine the Jojoba Oil, Argan Oil, and Sweet Almond Oil. Stir gently to mix.
3. Prepare Fragrance Blend: In a very small, separate container (or directly in the main beaker if you're precise), carefully measure and add the Tobacco Absolute, Vanilla Oleoresin, Patchouli Essential Oil, and Sandalwood Essential Oil.
   • Tip: Tobacco Absolute is viscous. You might need to gently warm the bottle in a warm water bath to make it easier to dispense, or dilute it first (e.g., 1:1 with Jojoba oil) for easier handling.
4. Add Vitamin E: Add the Vitamin E Oil to your carrier oil blend.
5. Combine All Phases: Pour the prepared fragrance blend into the main beaker with the carrier oils.
6. Mix Thoroughly: Stir the entire mixture gently but thoroughly for several minutes to ensure all components are fully integrated and the Tobacco Absolute is evenly dispersed.
7. Bottle: Carefully transfer the finished beard oil into a clean, sterile dropper bottle. Label your product clearly.
8. Curing (Optional but Recommended): For best results, allow the beard oil to "cure" for at least 1-2 weeks in a cool, dark place. This allows the fragrance notes to meld and deepen, creating a more harmonious and long-lasting scent.

Recommendations for Application and Use:

• Dilution: The 0.5% concentration of Tobacco Absolute in this recipe is suitable for a beard oil, providing a noticeable but not overwhelming aroma. You can adjust this slightly (0.1-1%) based on desired intensity.
• Dispensing: Due to its viscosity, Tobacco Absolute might be challenging to measure directly. Consider making a 10% dilution in a carrier oil (like Jojoba) first, and then using that dilution in your recipe (adjusting the overall carrier oil amount accordingly).
• Patch Test: Always perform a patch test on a small area of skin (e.g., inner forearm) before widespread use to check for any sensitivities or allergic reactions.
• Storage: Store the finished beard oil in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight and heat, to preserve the integrity of the oils and the fragrance.
• Application: Apply a few drops of the beard oil to your palms, rub together, and then work through your beard, starting from the roots to the tips. Massage into the skin beneath the beard as well. Use daily or as needed.
• Layering: This beard oil can be layered with other unscented grooming products or complementary fragrances for a personalized scent experience.
• Not for Candles: Reiterate that Tobacco Absolute is not suitable for candle making due to its composition and potential impact on burn performance and safety.