Used in perfumery and aromatherapy, absolutes are similar to essential oils, but having a higher concentration (up to 80–90% of aromatic substances) and lower volatility. They are concentrated, highly aromatic, oily mixtures extracted from plants. Whereas essential oils are produced by distillation, boiling, or pressing, absolutes are produced through solvent extraction, or more traditionally, through enfleurage.
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Absolute (perfumery) in the context of Extract
An extract (essence) is a substance made by extracting a part of a raw material, often by using a solvent such as ethanol, oil or water. Extracts may be sold as tinctures or absolutes or dried and powdered.
Extracts are widely used in various industries, such as perfumes, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and the food industry, among others.
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