True Cistus Oil
Cistus ladaniferus · Cistaceae
Odour
Very peculiar, warm-herbaceous odor. Bears some similarity to Roman chamomile, to decaying fruits, to certain methacrylates. Immense power in its topnote but tenacity much inferior to so-called cistus oil.
Notes
A rectified product has been sold by a well-known French perfume house for many years under a brand name. Produces interesting effects in lavender bouquets.
Full Arctander text
#### Cistus Oil, true.
An essential oil which is truly a **Cistus**** ****Oil**** **is produced in Spain by steam distillation of the entire herb (leaves and stems with flowering tops) of **Cistus**** ****Ladaniferus**. A product derived from this oil by rectification, has been sold by a well known French perfume house for many years. The product is marketed under a brand name. The same Spanish producer has also placed a **Terpeneless Cistus Oil **on the market.
**True**** ****Cistus**** ****Oil**** **is a pale orange colored liquid of a very peculiar, warm-herbaceous odor. The odor bears some similarity to that of Roman chamomile, to decaying fruits, to certain methacrylates, etc. The tenacity is much inferior to that of the so-called cistus oil (see above monograph), but the true cistus oil has an immense power in its topnote. It produces interesting effects in lavender bouquets, colognes, spicy after shave fragrances, etc. The oil is produced on a very limited scale only.