Species:	Origin:	Extraction Process
Narcissus poeticus L	France	Solvent extraction.

Extraction Description	Scent Description
The absolute is obtained from the flowers.	It has a sweet green herbaceous odour and heavy floral undertones

General Description
Narcissus Absolute. The familiar garden flower from bulbs. In India the oil is applied to the body before prayer in temples. Arabians recommend the oil as an aphrodisiac and a cure for baldness! Considered an aphrodisiac. Used in high-class perfumery.

Historical Background
Roman perfumers used ?arcissum??from narcissus flowers when making their complex perfumes.

Safety
DILUTE TO 5% OR LESS IN A CARRIER OIL BEFORE SKIN APPLICATION. KEEP OUT OF EYES. DO NOT SWALLOW.

What other people think
'The name derives from the Greek narkao - to be numb - becauise of its narcotic properties. The Roman perfumers used 'narcissum', a solid unguent made from narcissus flowers, in the preparation of their elaborate fragrances. In India the oil is applied to the body before prayer in temples, along with rose, sandalwood and jasmine. The Arabians recommend the oil as cure for baldness, and as an aphrodisiac.' - an excerpt from 'Complete Essential Oils' by Julia Lawless. ( book has now been discontinued).