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A concrete is the first step to producing an
absolute oil.
The freshly harvested plant parts are then dipped
into a solvent, usually hexane. This results in a
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highly fragrant and usually solid mass due largely
to the high wax content. This material is usually
further processed in order to obtain an absolute
oil – by definition it is entirely alcohol soluble.
Concretes though can prove to be very valuable
within perfumery, often showcasing further
complexity in aroma profile than that of the
corresponding absolute. They are also available at
a lower cost than the matching absolute yet rarely
available for sale. Due to their wax content,
concretes are ideally used within solid perfumes –
but require filtration if used in alcohol based
perfumes.