Wallflower Absolute

Belonging to the Brassicaceae family, Erysimumcheiri or the giroflée is native to Europe. It is a perennial and biennial plant reaching up to 80 cm in height. It has extremely scented flowers with strong colors of yellow, red and purple. Due to its richness in flowers during the spring season it is considered to be a decorative flower essentially. As the name clearly states these plants can often be seen to grow on cliffs, rocks or even o walls and they are known to be poisonous. Oil As the flowers can be described as fresh and adorable so is the absolute oil: it is real and long lasting. This absolute blends well with Benzoin, Tuberose, Violet Leaf and Ylang-ylang. Extraction The scent of this flower is obtained by using the method of volatile solvent extraction as well as by steam distillation. Chemical composition The plant contains cheiranthin a substance that is considered a cardiotonic. Digitalis purpurea is another chemical substance that exists in the plant but it is also toxic