Powdery, floral, green, woody and reminiscent of violet.
ORRIS RES ABS has a gourmand and sweet profile with cocoa nuances.
It is used in Fine Fragrance to give a natural gourmand effect.
Orris extracts can be used in perfumery as well as in flavors, especially in red fruit notes such as raspberry.
A primary extraction with a volatile solvent on fresh or dry biomass yields to a Concrete or Resinoid.
The Absolute is obtained via a second purification step in the process.
Extracted part: rhizomes.
This ingredient is both convenient for perfumery and flavor applications.
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Orris used in perfumery comes mainly from two species, Orris pallida and Orris germanica. Native to Central Europe, orris is cultivated today in Italy, France, Morocco, and China. Harvested by hand in summer, the rhizomes are separated, peeled, washed, sliced, and dried. To allow full development of irones, responsible for its signature scent, the roots are matured for two to three years. While Italy was once the main producer, Morocco and China have become major sources in recent decades.
Alongside traditional orris, we also offer a modern alternative. Orriscience is a latest-generation innovation developed by dsm-firmenich using scientifically optimized orris root processing. It delivers the olfactive benefits of orris but is easier to use and offers an excellent cost-to-performance ratio. Together, we provide both traditional natural orris and the advanced Orriscience solution to meet different creative and technical needs.
Morocco
Orris Morocco is sourced in the Atlas of Morocco in the mountains. The farmers produce 150 MT per year which they sell in the souk to collectors. After drying the raw material is stored at the farmers' for a few months before selling in the souk.