The Market Hook: The Death of Synthetic Coconut The premium suncare and "after-sun" market is evolving. Consumers spending $50 on a sunscreen serum no longer want it to smell like synthetic coconut or cheap piña coladas. They want "Vacation in a Bottle." Enter Frangipani (Plumeria)—known locally as Kamboja. It is the undisputed scent of Bali, St. Barts, and ultra-luxury resorts. It offers a creamy, lactonic, peachy-floral aroma that instantly triggers relaxation and exclusivity. Brands using genuine Frangipani Absolute can immediately position their products in the prestige tier.
The Sourcing Challenge: Heat Destruction & Synthetic Dupes
- The Delicate Petal: Frangipani cannot withstand steam distillation; the heat instantly destroys its delicate aromatic profile, turning it into a boiled vegetable smell. It must be solvent-extracted.
- The Cheap Imitations: 95% of "Frangipani" in the market is a synthetic reconstruction made of amyl cinnamic aldehyde and cheap ylang-ylang. It lacks the creamy depth and soul of the real flower, smelling sharp and artificial on the skin.
The Triefta Solution: Indonesian Absolute & Low-Residue Extraction
- Fresh Harvest Extraction: Triefta partners with extraction facilities close to the floral source in Java and Bali. We process the blossoms within hours of them falling from the tree to capture the highest concentration of volatile aromatic compounds.
- Solvent Purity: We utilize modern, food-grade solvent extraction to create our Frangipani Absolute. We guarantee ultra-low solvent residue, ensuring it is safe for high-end facial sunscreens and sensitive-skin cosmetics.
Application Strategy:
- Prestige Sunscreen Serums: The signature scent for mineral SPF.
- After-Sun Body Butters: Creamy, soothing, and vacation-scented.
- Tropical Fine Fragrance: The heart note for "Solar Floral" perfumes.