How does orris absolute compare with orris butter, orris concrete and pure irone?
These four products come from the same rhizome but differ in process, strength and price:
- Orris concrete (鸢尾浸膏): solvent extract before dewaxing — waxy, 9–20% irone, the FCC-listed food/flavor form
- Orris absolute (鸢尾净油): concrete further dewaxed at low temperature — more concentrated, cleaner, fully alcohol-soluble
- Orris butter / oil (鸢尾根油): the steam-distilled product of aged rhizomes — classic, lighter aroma
- Pure irone: molecular-distilled or rectified grade at 60%+ irone — the most intense and most expensive
Comparison Table
| Material | Process | Irone content | Aroma intensity | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete | Solvent extract | 9–20% | Medium | Lower |
| Absolute | Concrete, cold-dewaxed | Higher | High | Premium |
| Butter/oil | Steam distillation | ~15% | Delicate | Premium |
| Pure irone | Molecular distillation | 60%+ | Very high | Highest |
- Absolute is preferred for perfumery (clean, alcohol-soluble, full-bodied); concrete for flavor use
- Pure irone is a perfumer's intensifier, often blended back into absolutes to boost performance
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.
