Polianthes tuberose Extracted with food-grade solvent from the flowers, flowers are grown in Australia, blended in Canada. Blended 3% in jojoba oil Simmondsia Chinensis . Also known as Night Queen, rajnigandha, polyanthus lily, and Mistress of the Night.

Aroma: Tuberose Absolute has a fresh earthy aroma with floral, spice-like notes.

Description: Tuberose is a tall, narrow perennial with long thin leaves and a tuberous root. The aromatic flowers are large and white.

Colour: Dark yellow viscous liquid.

Common Uses: Tuberose Absolute is very popular in the perfume and aromatic industries. It is considered a powerful aphrodisiac.

Consistency: Viscous. The whole absolute is solid at room temperature. Bottle of absolute should be placed in a hot water bath in order for absolute to liquefy.

Note: Base

Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends well with: Tuberose Absolute can be easily blended for aromatic purposes. The combinations are endless and very dependent upon individual tastes.

History: Tuberose is cultivated all over the world for their flowers, but especially in Egypt, India, China, France, and Morocco.

Photo By Jayesh Patil (Flickr: Tuberose) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons