Botonical Name | : | Mimusops Elengi | |
CAS # | : | 8001 – 88 - 5 | |
Country of Origin | : | India | |
Color & Odor | : | Creamy white & floral fragrance | |
Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol & oil, insoluble in water | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.848 - 0.869 | |
Optical Rotation | : | -1 to -2.3 | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.457 - 1.468 | |
Flash Point | : | 85 °C | |
Plant Part Used | : | Flowers | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Prepared from absolutes obtained from star-shaped Bakul flowers, the attar is also among the most preferred due to its soft & floral fragrance. Bakul Attar is derived from bakul, which is India’s most sacred as well as beautiful flowering tree. It is most commonly found on western coast of India and flowers between months of March to August. Filling the air with an intoxicating aroma, the perfume of bakul flower (Also called “garland flower”) lasts for very long time & therefore is symbolic for lasting love and devotion.CONSTITUENTS:
Extract of Maulsri flowers, Sandalwood oil.BLENDS WITH:
True Sandalwood Oil.USES:
Bakul attar is also used in sacred Hindu ceremonies while seeking the blessings of gods and goddesses.This attar is used in preparation of exclusive perfume blends as well as in exotic scents. Prepared from the extract of Maulsri flowers and Sandalwood oil.