We are all in love with this lush, rich floral extracted from the creamy yellow blossoms of the Golden Champa tree. It seems to have the exotic flair of Tuberose, with much more softness and sweetness. Arctander describes true Champaca Absolute as a delicate dry-floral, with notes of Orange Blossom, Ylangylang, Carnation, and Tea Rose. He recommends using Sandalwood as an anchor for this lovely absolute, and says it blends beautifully with Carnation, Rose, Violet, etc.
Golden Champa is one of the key ingredients in Joy, the world's most costly perfumes.
In India, a scented oil infused from the Golden Champa blossom is used for relief of vertigo and headaches. We have no idea if the diluted absolute would have the same effect. (But the sufferer would surely smell lovely.)
Available pure and natural, or in this skin safe 10% dilution in Fractionated Coconut Oil, ready to wear as perfume.
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