Jasmine – the Midsummer Night's Prince

Jasmine is often described as stunning, deep, rich, and sensual. This white flower is cultivated for its beauty and unique fragrance. A gentle summer breeze carries the exotic scent of jasmine. This intensely fragrant flower blooms at night. This is when the harvest is most successful – the delicate flowers are at their strongest. Jasmine in the world In many countries, jasmine is an important part of their cultural heritage. It is used as a decoration during ceremonies and rituals. Jasmine is a natural sedative . Its scent relaxes, soothes, and calms. This flower is native to the hot climates of Asia. There are hundreds of jasmine subspecies. However, only two varieties— Jasminum grandiflorum and Jasminum officinale —are used to produce most fragrances. A valuable ingredient Jasmine is a highly prized perfume ingredient. Hence the expression "there is no perfume without jasmine." Jasmine is composed of over 100 chemical compounds. Each of the main species ( Jasminum grandiflorum and Jasminum officinale ) has unique scent characteristics, determined by the region and even the harvesting technique. Jasmine from Egypt has more floral notes, jasmine from Italy has more fruity tones, and the flower from India contains a higher concentration of indole, a compound with a deep, animalic, musky scent. Jasmine oil extraction methods Common methods of extracting essential oils, such as cold extraction and steam distillation, are too invasive for jasmine. Jasmine oil is extracted through solvent extraction, yielding a concentrated, richly scented oil. One precious kilogram of jasmine fragrance requires over seven million hand-picked flowers. Although the harvesting and extraction are delicate and tedious processes, jasmine is an essential ingredient in many fragrances beloved by both women and men.