Cardamom Extra Absolute Oil - Elettaria cardamomum

Elettaria cardamomum · Fruity Spicy Nutty

Cardamom Extra Absolute is a fruity, spicy, nutty material solvent extracted from the seeds of Elettaria cardamomum, from France. This premium 'extra' grade cardamom absolute has a warm, sweet-spicy, gourmand character — a distinctive note for fine perfumery and flavour-style work.

Quick Facts

• Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomum

• Common Name: Cardamom, green cardamom

• Family: Zingiberaceae

• Source: Seeds

• Origin: France

• Grade: Extra

• Processing Method: Solvent extraction (absolute)

• Colour / Consistency: Pale to amber viscous liquid

Aroma Profile

Cardamom Extra has a fruity, spicy, nutty, warm-sweet scent — a rich spice note of medium-to-strong aroma.

Blends beautifully with: Cardamom pairs with floral, spice, wood and citrus materials, including Gardenia, Rose, Sandalwood, Bergamot, Clove, Cinnamon, and Vanilla.

Queen of Spices

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), the 'queen of spices', is prized in cuisine and perfumery alike. The 'extra' absolute is a premium grade with a rich, warm-spicy character. Its fruity, nutty, sweet-spice profile makes it a distinctive gourmand and oriental note.

Harvesting & Extraction

Cardamom extra absolute is produced by solvent extraction of the seeds, concentrating their warm, spicy fraction.

Common Uses

Across perfumery, wellness and traditional practice, this oil is valued for:

• Fine perfumery — a warm, sweet-spicy note for gourmand and oriental accords.

• Flavour-style work — a rich cardamom note for professional compositions.

• Aromatherapy — a warming, comforting note in aromatherapy blends.

• Natural fragrance — a distinctive spice note for niche work.

Related Oils You May Like

For more warm, spicy and gourmand materials, explore related absolutes: Gardenia Absolute, Champaca White Absolute, Cardamom essential oil, and our pure floral absolutes.

Caution: Cardamom absolute is well tolerated but should still be diluted and patch tested. Absolutes are highly concentrated and contain trace extraction solvent, so always dilute well before use, patch test, and use externally only. Not for internal use. Keep out of reach of children.

Technical Analysis

Key Constituents

Typical Composition · Qualitative

Cardamom is rich in 1,8-cineole and alpha-terpinyl acetate. Typical qualitative constituents below; batch values vary.

Safety Summary

• Hazards: Well tolerated; patch test.

• Contraindications: Dilute for use.

Technical Notes

• Seed absolute — Cardamom is a seed/spice absolute within the floral absolutes range.

• Batch documentation — Specification and batch documentation available on request.

Technical Disclaimer: The composition indicated above is qualitative and typical for this botanical; it does not constitute a Certificate of Analysis. For regulatory or formulation decisions, always refer to the batch-specific CoA supplied with your order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cardamom extra absolute?
It is a fruity, spicy, nutty material solvent extracted from the seeds of Elettaria cardamomum, in a premium 'extra' grade.

What does it smell like?
Fruity, spicy, nutty and warm-sweet.

How is the absolute different from the oil?
Both come from cardamom seeds; the absolute is a solvent extract with a richer, rounder character.

What is it used for?
Fine perfumery, flavour-style work, aromatherapy and natural fragrance.