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Labdanum Oil (Cistus Ladanifer)

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Cistus ladanifer · Warm Amber Leather

Labdanum Essential Oil

Labdanum Essential Oil is steam distilled from the aromatic gum of Cistus ladanifer (rock rose), grown in France. This labdanum oil has a spicy-sweet, dry, musky and slightly leathery aroma with an amber warmth — a treasured base note and natural fixative in fine perfumery.

At Kush Aroma Exports, our labdanum oil is steam distilled from selected cistus gum to preserve its warm, amber-leather character. As one of India's leading essential oil manufacturers — a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier and exporter, we supply every batch with verifiable purity. Explore our full range of 100% pure natural essential oils or browse our CO2 extract oils for related aromatic materials.

Quick Facts

Botanical NameCistus ladanifer
Common NameLabdanum, rock rose, cistus
FamilyCistaceae
SourceGum from leaves and terminal branches
OriginFrance
Processing MethodSteam distillation
Colour / ConsistencyYellow-brown to brown, clear liquid

Aroma Profile

Labdanum has a spicy-sweet, somewhat dry, musky and slightly leathery aroma with an amber warmth — a rich, tenacious base note.

Blends beautifully with

Labdanum pairs with resin, wood and herb oils, including:

Frankincense Sandalwood Myrrh Patchouli Pine Cypress Clary Sage Vetiver

The Amber Resin

Labdanum is the aromatic gum of the rock rose (Cistus ladanifer), historically gathered from the coats of grazing animals and prized since antiquity. It is a cornerstone of amber accords.

Labdanum oil is often confused with cistus absolute, as both come from the same plant, but the steam-distilled oil has its own warm, leathery character.

Harvesting & Extraction

Labdanum essential oil is steam distilled from the gum-bearing leaves and branches, yielding a warm, amber-leather base oil and natural fixative. Learn more about how we work on our distillation of essential oil page.

Common Uses

Across perfumery, wellness and traditional practice, this oil is valued for:

  • Fine perfumery — a warm amber, leathery base note and natural fixative.
  • Aromatherapy — a grounding, comforting note in aromatherapy blends.
  • Amber accords — a cornerstone of natural amber and chypre compositions.
  • Natural fragrance — a rich, tenacious note for niche fragrance.

Related Oils You May Like

For more warm, resinous base notes, explore related oils: Frankincense Organic oil, Myrrh Egypt oil, Sandalwood Australian oil, our natural essential oils range.

Caution: Labdanum oil should be diluted and patch tested. For external use only. Avoid during pregnancy and keep away from children. Consult a professional if under medical care.

Why Buy Labdanum (Cistus) Oil From Kush Aroma Exports

As a Government-recognised Star Export House and a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier, exporter and wholesaler of 100% pure essential oils from Kannauj, India, we offer labdanum (cistus) oil in retail and bulk quantities, with worldwide shipping and quality you can verify.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is labdanum essential oil?
It is a warm, amber-leather base oil steam distilled from the gum of Cistus ladanifer (rock rose).
Is labdanum the same as cistus absolute?
They come from the same plant but differ: labdanum oil is steam distilled, while cistus absolute is solvent extracted. Both are warm and resinous.
What does it smell like?
Spicy-sweet, dry, musky and slightly leathery with an amber warmth.
What is it used for?
Fine perfumery (amber accords and fixative), aromatherapy and niche fragrance.

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Typical Composition · Qualitative

Key Constituents

Labdanum is a complex resinous oil rich in labdane diterpenes and characteristic amber constituents. Typical qualitative constituents below; batch values vary.

ConstituentTypical Character
Structural ClassNote
Labdane diterpenesWarm, amber — characteristic group
ClassDiterpenes — main markers
Pinene / campheneFresh, resinous
ClassMonoterpenes
Ambrox-type / phenolic tracesAmber, leathery
ClassOxygenated / phenolic

Safety Summary

HazardsWell tolerated when diluted; patch test.
ContraindicationsAvoid in pregnancy.

Technical Notes

  • Labdanum vs cistus — Steam-distilled labdanum oil, distinct from solvent-extracted cistus absolute (same plant).
  • Batch documentation — GC/MS and batch-specific CoA available on request.
Technical Disclaimer: The composition indicated above is qualitative and typical for this botanical; it does not constitute a Certificate of Analysis. Batch-specific GC/MS values vary with origin, harvest and distillation. For regulatory or formulation decisions, always refer to the batch-specific CoA supplied with your order.

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