Vanilla Absolute
Part of our Ingredient Glossary — educational information about raw materials we may use in our products. We don't sell raw ingredients.
This is the truest expression of vanilla's aroma. An absolute is created using a gentle solvent extraction process, which is able to capture the heavier, more complex aromatic molecules that steam distillation or simple alcohol extractions leave behind. The result is a thick, dark, and incredibly rich liquid that is the gold standard for natural vanilla fragrance.
The aroma is everything you love about vanilla, amplified. It’s warm, creamy, and sweet, but with a deep, balsamic, almost smoky complexity that makes it incredibly sophisticated. It's a classic base note in perfumery for a reason: it's both comforting and sensual, grounding a blend and adding a tenacious, beautiful sweetness.
Beyond its incredible scent, the absolute also contains the antioxidant properties of the vanilla bean. The primary component, vanillin, is a well-studied antioxidant that helps to protect the skin from environmental stressors, making this more than just a pretty scent.
We source our vanilla absolute from Madagascar, the region renowned for producing the world's finest, most complex, and vanillin-rich vanilla beans. It provides a level of aromatic richness and complexity that is simply unmatched, turning a daily routine into a moment of pure, comforting indulgence.
