Technical data
- Product Name: Tagetes Absolute
- Latin name: Tagetes glandulifera schrank
- Extraction: Solvent extract
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 91770-75-1
Features
- Scent: Warm, fruity-herbaceous, honeyed and slightly green, with apple, citrus peel and a soft narcotic floral undertone
- Scent type: Greens and herbs
- Note: Middle to base
- Color: Deep golden-orange to amber-brown
- Viscosity: Medium to thick, slightly tacky
Blends with
Honeyed Dusk
Purpose
- A diffuser blend to ease into evening with warmth and ease.
- Recipe
1 drop Tagette absolute, 3 drops sweet orange, 2 drops sandalwood, 1 drop vanilla in an ultrasonic diffuser
Field of Light
Purpose
- A skin-safe perfume oil that wears like late summer sunshine.
- Recipe
In 10 ml jojoba: 1 drop Tagette absolute, 2 drops bergamot, 2 drops ylang ylang, 1 drop cedarwood (approx. 1% dilution)
Dillution guideline
- Use at very low dilutions on skin — 0.05% to 0.1% maximum (1 drop in 20–30 ml carrier oil).
- Patch test
Always patch test: apply a small amount of diluted oil to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Not recommended for use on or around children under 12.
- Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Pets
Keep away from cats, dogs and birds; diffuse only in well-ventilated rooms with an open door.
- Photosensitivity
Phototoxic — avoid direct sunlight or UV exposure on treated skin for at least 12 hours after topical application.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under the guidance of a qualified aromatherapy or medical professional.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place, away from heat and direct light. Use within 2 years of opening.
