Spanish Jasmine
Jasminum grandiflorum

Spanish Jasmine absolute is dominated by benzyl acetate (25-30%), linalool, benzyl benzoate, and a trace of indole — the compound responsible for its rich, almost animalic depth. Because the flowers are too delicate for steam distillation, the absolute is obtained by solvent extraction, yielding one of the most complex aromatic profiles in natural perfumery.[1] A detailed compositional study confirmed that extraction concentrates the same key benzenoids and terpenoids — benzyl acetate, farnesene, indole, methyl anthranilate, and jasmone — that define the species' diffusive, floral-sweet character.[2] Pharmacological work has further demonstrated that the absolute produces spasmolytic effects on smooth muscle mediated via the cAMP pathway, supporting its traditional use as a relaxant.[3]
- Also Known As
- Royal Jasmine, Grandiflorum Jasmine
- Family
- Floral
- Perfumery Note
- Base
- Intensity
- Very Strong
- Extraction
- Solvent Extraction
- Plant Parts
- Flowers
- Origins
- India, Egypt, Morocco
- Effect
- Romantic & Sensual, Uplifting & Energizing
- Aroma
- Floral, Intoxicating, Sweet
- Applications
- Aromatherapy, Perfumery, Skincare, Bath & Body
- Price
- $$$$Jasminum grandiflorum absolute requires dawn hand-picking of flowers that must be processed within hours; high-scale production in Grasse and Egypt provides more supply than Arabian jasmine, keeping it slightly more accessible
References
- [1]Phytopharmacological Profile of Jasminum grandiflorum Linn. (Oleaceae) — Mittal A, Sardana S, Pandey A. Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2016
- [2]Liquid CO2 extraction of Jasminum grandiflorum and comparison with conventional processes — Prakash O, Sahoo D, Rout PK. Natural Products Communications, 2012
- [3]Jasmine absolute (Jasminum grandiflora L.) and its mode of action on guinea-pig ileum in vitro — Lis-Balchin M, Hart S, Lo BWH. Phytotherapy Research, 2002