Iris Pallida Absolute
Naturals Base Note CAS 8002-73-1
Soft, powdery orris with a buttery, woody violet character and a faint fruity, earthy facet. Precious and refined, it is the powdery heart of orris and violet accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Powdery |
| Descriptor 2 | Violet |
| Descriptor 3 | Floral |
| Odor Impact1 | 40 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 28 h |
| Tenacity2 | 296 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 8002-73-1 |
| Category | Naturals |
| Botanical Name | Iris pallida Lam. |
Synonyms
Iris pallidecaerulea Pers, Iris X germanica subsp. pallida (Lam) O.Bolòs & Vigo, Iris pallida - 3yr old rhizomes, Orris Butter (Solid oil), Flag Iris, Pale Iris, iris germanica rhizome absolute, orris res abs, Iris pallida tincture, Iris Florentina L. Concrete, Orris Concrete, Orris Root, Orris butter / orris concrete, orris root absolute (so called)
Physical and chemical data
| Density | 0.93000 |
| Refractive Index | 1.46000 |
| Solubility | alcohol |
| Appearance | pale yellow oily liquid |
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