Species:	Origin:	Extraction Process
Iris Pallida	France	Solvent extraction

Extraction Description	Scent Description
The roots must be stored for at least three years before extraction takes place. The concrete is made by extracting plant material with organic solvents, which are carefully distilled off leaving a thick paste.	Exquisite fragrance to pomanders, oranges pierced with spicy cloves.

General Description
Orris Absolute Ouil. Used in high-class perfumery. It is the oldest and one of the most expensive of all natural perfume materials. Used traditionally to preserve and add exquisite fragrance to pomanders, oranges pierced with spicy cloves. A fixative for pot pourris and to scent linen.

Historical Background
In Greek and Roman times Orris root was used extensively in perfumery.

Base Products
Myristic acid (85-90%), alpha irone, oleic acid

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 powder is used to scent dentifrices, toothpowders etc. The resin is used in soaps, colognes and perfumes; the absolute and 'concrete' oil are reserved for high class perfumery work. Occasionally used in Europe for confectionary and fruit flowers.' - an excerpt from 'Complete Essential Oils' by Julia Lawless. (this book has now been discontinued).