POPLAR BUD | Absolute
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Individual samples and sample sets provide customers with an opportunity to test whether or not they enjoy a fragrance before committing to a larger size. All sales are final.
Tariff information for US customers: our alcohol-based fragrances and Rose Noire lip tint are tariffed under section 338 of the American tariff act. A portion of this fee has been calculated into the USD retail price for affected items.
International customers: we do not pre-collect or charge customs duties or taxes at checkout. The customer is responsible for any taxes, duties, tariffs, and customs fees required by the customs authority of the recipient's country.
Local to Montréal? We have local delivery and pick-up options.
Please visit our Shipping & Returns page for more details.
Pure Populus nigra absolute.
Poplar bud absolute is extracted from the buds of the Populus nigra, commonly known as black poplar, a species of cottonwood poplar native to Europe, southwest and central Asia, and northwest Africa. The buds produce a sticky fragrant resin that protects the tree over the winter and are harvested in early spring.
The resin of several North American species of poplar has been used historically by North America’s indigenous population for many healing purposes. Christian European colonists thought the sweet-smelling, powerful healing balm used by the native people they encountered in the New World reminded them of the Balm of Gilead mentioned in the Bible. So, the healing resin exuded by balsam poplars is still known as Balm of Gilead today.
In the Victorian language of flowers, White Poplar symbolizes time. Poplar absolute or resin may be used in anointing oil or dressing oil for any spells related to attraction, reconciliation and soothing injured feelings and damaged relationships. It is also suitable for anointing tools to be used in the service of spirit.
As a fragrance, Poplar resin may be used to make the wearer more attractive, to draw a lover, or to encourage a wandering lover to reconcile. It is traditionally used in balms for sore muscles and achy joints because of its strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.*
It has a very sweet balsamic coumarin-cinnamic odour, with a peculiar undertone reminiscent of labdanum.
*If you are allergic to aspirin, you may react to poplar.
APPEARANCE: viscous, dark brown or amber-coloured liquid
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: France
PLANT PART: buds
Presented in a 5ml or 15ml black glass bottle with a euro dropper top that may have to be removed depending on the viscosity of the item selected. Please note that essential oils and absolutes vary widely in thickness and consistency.