Givaudan unveils a new labdanum absolute for fragrances

The Fragrance Ingredients business at Givaudan is unveiling a new natural ingredient created to infuse personal care and fine fragrance products with a unique scent identity.

Developed at the company’s House of Naturals in Grasse, France, Labdanum Absolute SIGNature is extracted from the cistus [1] plant found in the Andalusia region of Spain.

According to Givaudan, this new absolute captures the radiant warmth of the Mediterranean shores, unveiling a dry, lingering amber facet, enriched by woody and mineral nuances.

”Our innovation team has leveraged advanced engineering processes to elevate the crude cistus extract into a highly refined labdanum absolute. This breakthrough exemplifies our strategic focus on delivering high-performance raw materials that drive value for our customers and demonstrates our commitment to pushing the boundaries of the natural ingredients industry,” explained Paul-Erwan Camenen, Head of Fragrance Ingredients Business at Givaudan.

The cistus plants are hand-harvested and processed at a factory near Seville, upholding a regional tradition. In line with local environmental regulations, harvest practices are based on selective cutting, with the aim to preserve Andalusia’s environmental heritage.