Tuberose Absolute

Specifications

Until quite recently, tuberose absolute was considered to be the most expensive natural flower material available to the perfumer, and was quite literally, worth its weight in gold. Due to improvements in cultivation and extraction techniques, the price over recent years has eased and this accolade now possibly belongs to the more rare Narcissus absolute. Thankfully, due to its rich, hypnotic fragrance, a little tuberose goes a long way in aromatherapy.
Despite the reference to ‘rose’ within its name, tuberose has no relationship with the rose whatsoever, and is in fact, related to Narcissus and Jonquil. A tuber is an underground root or stem which serves as a food storage organ and can be flat, rounded or irregular in shape.
Because its primary use is in very high-class perfumes, this floral oil is relatively new to aromatherapy and as such its properties have not been investigated to the same extent as the more familiar oils. However, some of its therapeutic qualities include antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, aphrodisiac, carminative, meditative, narcotic, relaxant, sedative, sensual, uplifting making it useful with anxiety, depression, fear, frigidity, impotence, impatience, inflammation, irritability, lethargy and stress.On an emotional level tuberose is useful whilst going through unexpected and unpleasant changes in life. Associated with the root chakra, it is an extremely grounding, fortifying and empowering oil which helps us stay with our feet firmly on the ground whilst we deal with turbulent times. It is effective also for dispelling depression, anxiety and negativity, offering support throughout a transformation of character. This makes tuberose ideal for treating obsessive behavioural problems.
If, like me, you enjoy practicing the frustrating and challenging art of natural perfumery, you will find this oil absolutely invaluable in floral creations. It has a very powerful, diffusive aroma, and only a tiny amount is needed to add a rich, creamy, floral warmth to blends. Although tuberose is considered to be a middle note, in common with rose, jasmine and neroli it is a complete fragrance in itself providing the oil is of a high quality. For blends, try mixing it with bergamot, cardamon, clove bud, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, lemon, neroli, rose, sandalwood, vanilla, violet leaf and ylang ylang.