The Market Hook: Seduction & Sleep Forget the sweet, fruity Jasmine Grandiflorum of Europe. The world is waking up to Jasmine Sambac (Melati Putih)—Indonesia’s National Flower. Sambac is greener, headier, more animalic, and more "narcotic." It is the scent of tropical nights. High-end niche perfumery (Le Labo, Diptyque) is obsessed with this profile for its dual ability: it’s a potent aphrodisiac, yet scientifically proven to be as sedative as Valium for sleep. It’s the ultimate "Mood Oil."
The Sourcing Challenge: Solvent Residue & Adulteration
- The Hexane Problem: Jasmine cannot be steam distilled (heat kills the scent). It must be solvent extracted into an Absolute. Cheap absolutes often contain dangerous levels of hexane or benzene residue, making them unsafe for skin.
- The "Wax" Filler: Unscrupulous suppliers often dilute the expensive Absolute with floral waxes or synthetic Indole, ruining the delicate green top notes and making the oil sticky and impossible to work with in alcohol bases.
The Triefta Solution: Green Technology & Zero-Residue
- Clean Extraction: Triefta partners with Central Javanese extractors using modern food-grade solvent technology. Our Jasmine Sambac Absolute is tested to ensure <10ppm solvent residue, meeting the strictest EU cosmetic regulations.
- The "Green" Profile: We select blossoms harvested before sunrise. This captures the "Green Indolic" note—that fresh, dewy, snap-of-the-stem aroma—rather than the over-ripe, jammy smell of late-harvest flowers.
Application Strategy:
- Sleep Mists: "Midnight Jasmine" pillow sprays (Luxury tier).
- Solid Perfumes: Capturing the romance of Bali.
- Body Oils: Aphrodisiac massage blends.