Mimosa Absolute Oil
(Acacia dealbata / Acacia decurrens var. dealbata)
Product Identification
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| INCI Name | Acacia dealbata (Mimosa) Flower Absolute |
| Synonyms | Acacia dealbata Link; Acacia decurrens var. dealbata (Link) Muller |
| CAS Numbers | 8031-03-6 / 98903-76-5 / 93685-96-2 |
| Extraction Method | Organic extraction (hexane-free) from Mimosa flower concrete |
| Parts Used | Flowers |
| Origin | Morocco / Australia |
| Common Names | Silver Wattle, Blue Wattle, Mimosa Oil |
| Appearance | Yellow to green-yellow viscous liquid (thick yet pourable) |
| Odour Note | Middle-to-base note — fresh green herbaceous, watery/cucumber opening; warm, sweet-floral, powdery honeyed heart; fruity-waxy dry-down; soft yet tenacious; acts as a fixative |
| Quality | 100% pure and natural whole absolute oil |
| Solubility | Soluble at 7% in ethanol (>90°) and fixed oils; not soluble in water |
| Typical Composition | Lupenol, 3-ketoursen, benzyl benzoate, ethyl benzoate, methyl salicylate, ethyl linoleate |
| Flash Point | 100 °C |
| Storage | Store cool, dry, dark, in tightly closed bottle; away from sunlight, children & pets |
Aroma Profile
Mimosa Absolute offers a green, powdery-floral fragrance with honeyed warmth:
Opening: fresh, herbaceous-green; sometimes cucumber-like
Heart: soft sweet floral, herbal-powdery warmth
Dry-down: fruity-floral, lightly waxy & powdery depth
Gentle yet long-lasting, it works beautifully as a floral fixative in perfumery.
Key Benefits & Properties
| Type | Uses & Notes |
|---|---|
| Aromatherapy & Emotional | Calms nervous tension, eases stress & fatigue, supports emotional balance, potentially uplifting in mild depression or grief |
| Skin & Body Care | Soothes irritation & redness, moisturises, nourishes dry/mature/sensitive skin, may improve suppleness & elasticity |
| Perfumery | Natural fixative; enhances floral-green accords; complements white florals and rose |
| Additional | Contains antioxidants for skin protection; mild astringent; traditionally used for minor wound support and tissue repair |
Ways to Use
Note: Mimosa Absolute is highly concentrated — use at low percentages. Undiluted oil is too strong for direct skin contact.
| Application | Recommended Dilution & Method |
|---|---|
| Facial Care | 0.5–1% (1–2 drops per 10 ml carrier/base) |
| Body Massage Oils | 0.5–2% (1–4 drops per 10 ml carrier) |
| Bath/Shower Products | Up to 2.5% in liquid soap/shower gel or dispersant (e.g., with Epsom salts & carrier) |
| Diffusion | 1 drop (pre-diluted) in ultrasonic diffuser; 10 min × 3/day |
| Perfume Blending | Typically ≤1% in fine fragrance; as a fixative or floral-green modifier |
| Perfumer’s Concentrate | IFRA max: 8% in fragrance concentrate ← dilute absolute in perfumer’s alcohol or carrier (up to 16 drops/10 ml base) |
Creating a Working Concentrate
For easier blending and precise dosing:
Pre-dilute Mimosa Absolute in perfumers alcohol or a carrier oil such as jojoba.
Start at 5–8% depending on use; shake, label, and store cool/dark.
Use a few drops of your concentrate to scent perfumes, body oils, or creams within safe dilution ranges.
Blends Well With
Citrus: Neroli, Grapefruit, Lemon, Yuzu
Spicy: Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon Leaf, Coriander Leaf, Ginger
Floral: Ylang-Ylang, Rose Otto, White Lotus, Rose Geranium
Herbal: Lavender, Spearmint, Palmarosa
Woody: Juniper Berry, Patchouli, Ambrette, Sandalwood, Ho Wood
Green: Violet Leaf
Fruity: Blackcurrant Bud
Resinous: Lentisque, Cistus, Rockrose
Example Recipes
1. Relaxing Massage Oil
2 drops Mimosa Absolute (pre-diluted)
2 drops Lavender Essential Oil
2 drops Neroli Essential Oil
30 ml Sweet Almond Oil
2. Soliflore Perfume Oil
3 drops Mimosa Absolute (pre-diluted)
10 ml Jojoba Oil
Apply to pulse points for a soft, powdery-floral scent.
3. Calming Bath Blend
5 drops Mimosa Absolute (pre-diluted)
10 ml Carrier Oil + 1 cup Epsom Salts
Disperse in bath water for a calming soak.
Safety Information
Do not use undiluted – always dilute before topical application
Avoid during the first 3 months of pregnancy & breastfeeding
Perform a patch test before first use
For external use only — do not ingest
May contain natural allergens; test on small skin area before wider use
Store in cool, dark place, tightly closed
See full safe use & IFRA guidelines here
Summary
Mimosa Absolute is a velvety, green-floral absolute with powdery, honeyed warmth — ideal for calming aromatherapy blends and adding natural freshness and fixative depth to luxury perfumes.
Its skin-soothing and mood-balancing nature make it a versatile choice for artisans crafting fine fragrances, high-end skincare, and wellbeing products.