Description
Nicotiana tabacum, cultivated in Malawi for the production of our low nicotine tobacco absolute, belongs to the Burley variety, renowned for its rich aromatic profile. The leaves are harvested at maturity, dried, then subjected to solvent extraction, followed by a denicotinization step that reduces nicotine content to less than 800 ppm. This process ensures a safe, concentrated absolute that remains true to the aromatic complexity of tobacco.
Deep and elegant, tobacco absolute reveals leathery, woody, and ambery notes, reminiscent of dried leaves and warm smoke. Its olfactory richness makes it an intense, enveloping, and resolutely sophisticated material, ideal as a base note in fragrance compositions.
Highly valued for structuring oriental or woody accords, this absolute brings depth and character to the trail. It enhances floral notes (such as jasmine and tuberose) and blends seamlessly into masculine, unisex, or vintage-inspired creations, giving fragrances a warm and distinguished signature.
- Landema Label : Signature product
- Country of manufacturing : FRANCE
- Country of harvest : FRANCE, MALAWI
- Part of the plant : Leaf
- Composition : 100% natural.
- Olfactory notes : animalic, woody, hay, fruity, tobacco
- Quality and origin guaranteed: botanically and biochemically identified, a certificate of analysis provided with each purchased product.
- Controlled and packaged in our workshops
Production
Harvest
Nicotiana tabacum, commonly known as cultivated tobacco, is an annual plant from the Solanaceae family, native to Central America. Since its domestication, it has become a major cultural and economic symbol, particularly in the Americas and Europe.
Our absolute is derived from the Burley tobacco variety, selected for its olfactory qualities and renowned for its warm, round, and enveloping aromatic profile. While this plant is primarily grown for manufactured tobacco, it also provides a valuable raw material for fine fragrance creation.
Today, we enhance this resource through a denicotinization process, allowing the full aromatic potential of the leaves to be used without the presence of nicotine for refined and safe olfactory applications.
Manufacturing
The Burley tobacco leaves used for our absolute are cultivated in Malawi (East Africa). Harvested at full maturity, they undergo a rigorous transformation process to obtain a high-quality, denicotinized absolute.
The extraction process includes the following steps:
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Air-drying of the leaves, to preserve their full aromatic richness.
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Grinding and preparation of the plant material for extraction.
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Extraction using a volatile solvent, to capture the most fragrant components of the tobacco.
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Controlled denicotinization, reducing the nicotine content to below 800 ppm, ensuring safe use in perfumery.
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Concentration and filtration of the extract, yielding a dense absolute with warm, woody, and leathery nuances.
This process preserves the full aromatic complexity of tobacco while meeting the high standards of fine fragrance formulation.
Harvesting calendar :
- jan
- fev
- mar
- avr
- mai
- jui
- jul
- aou
- sep
- oct
- nov
- dec
Application
Main areas of application :
Perfumery
Perfumery
The low nicotine tobacco absolute reveals a deep and sophisticated olfactory palette, blending leathery, woody, and ambery nuances that evoke dried leaves and warm smoky swirls.
Appreciated for its warm signature, it fits seamlessly into masculine fragrances as well as complex unisex or floral compositions.
Perfumery applications:
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Enhances leathery, woody, and ambery accords
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Adds a rich, enveloping, and structuring base note
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Elevates white florals like tuberose or jasmine
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An excellent ally in oriental, vintage, or modern creations
This rare, characterful, and expertly refined ingredient offers perfumers a valuable material for crafting deep and elegant scent trails.
Technical and regulatory
Detailed information :
| Commercial designation : | Tobacco low nicotine Absolute France |
| Product's Familly : | TOBACCO |
| Type of extract : | Absolute |
| INCI Cosing : | 100% NICOTIANA TABACUM LEAF EXTRACT |
| Country of manufacturing : | FRANCE |
| Country of harvest : | FRANCE, MALAWI |
| Part of the plant : | Leaf |
| Declared domestic use : | Ingredient |
| Botanical name : | Nicotiana tabacum L. |
| Composition : | 100% natural. |
| Regulated sale : | Non |
| CAS EINECS : | 84961-66-0 |
| CAS TSCA : | 73138-76-8 |
| CE number : | 284-656-5 |
| Registered in food inventories : | No |
| Flash point (°C) : | 100 |
| Minimum shelf life (month) : | 24 |
| Internal reference : | F2951 |
| Transport Data Dangerous Goods : | Not classified as dangerous |
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