Tobacco Absolute is a highly concentrated aromatic extract obtained from the cured leaves of Nicotiana tabacum. In perfumery, the leaves are processed by solvent extraction to produce a dark, aromatic oil material. Scientific literature identifies tobacco absolute as a traditional natural aromatic material used in fine perfumery. Its characteristic aroma is generally described as warm, sweet, woody, smoky, hay-like, leathery and slightly mossy, with nuances that can resemble cured tobacco, honey, tea, dried fruit and sometimes caramel.
Cosmetic Uses
In cosmetics, Nicotiana Tabacum Leaf Extract is primarily used for its fragrance/perfuming function. Cosmetic ingredient references list it as having Perfuming and Skin Conditioning functions.
It can be used in:
Perfumes and eau de parfum
Natural fragrance blends
Body oils
Body lotions and creams
Bath and body products
Soaps
Shower gels
Hair and beard products where fragrance is desired
Luxury or niche cosmetic formulations
Because the material is strongly coloured and highly aromatic, it is generally used at relatively low levels and should be evaluated for colour transfer and skin compatibility.
Perfumery Uses Tobacco Absolute is particularly valuable as a base-note and character-building material. It can:
Add warmth and richness
Give a fragrance a smoky tobacco character
Add leathery and ambery depth
Strengthen and round out woody base notes
Add a dry, slightly earthy character
Give masculine fragrances greater depth
Add complexity to Oriental/amber, fougère, woody and leather compositions
Provide a distinctive natural tobacco accord without needing to use synthetic tobacco-smelling materials
It can work especially well with cedarwood, vetiver, labdanum, clary sage, violet/iris, sandalwood, frankincense and other woody/resinous materials.
Important Note for Your Product “This product is Nicotine Free.”
Uses: A natural aromatic ingredient used primarily in fine perfumery and cosmetic fragrance applications. Tobacco Absolute provides a rich, warm, woody, smoky, sweet-hay and leathery tobacco character and is particularly useful for adding depth, warmth and complexity to perfumes, colognes, body care products and other fragranced cosmetic formulations.
Adds depth and character to natural perfumes, especially masculine and oriental blends. A very tenacious oil.
