{"product_id":"lilac-attar-dlvrr","title":"Lilac Attar - Essential Oil","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLUMINOUS LILAC DIPPED IN SANDALWOOD\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eThe essence of ethereal, spring-fresh Lilac blossoms embracing sublime Sandalwood is captured in our luminous Lilac Attar. This fine fragrance is a careful co-distillation of organic Lilac flowers into the aromatic heartwood of Sandalwood, offering soft, powdery lilac notes cushioned in a creamy, earthy yet etheric sandalwood scent dream. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eThe spring-fresh floral of Lilac has eluded traditional distillers for centuries. Elusive and shy, virtually every \"lilac\" scent on the market today is a synthetic substance assembled from isolated laboratory aromachemicals like cinnamic alcohol, terpineol, and lilial. Our uncompromised, certified organic total extraction from Bulgaria presses completely past these flat petrochemical mimics to capture the genuine, living essence directly from the blossoms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eThis specialized super-critical carbon dioxide extraction is a pure, low-temperature method that captures delicate botanical molecules that traditional heat distillation would scorch. This process coaxes out Lilac’s heavier, dense floral waxes along with its essential volatile aromatic compounds, which, in its isolated form, yields a solid concrete at room temperature. Lilac Attar provides the beautifully pliable solution by honoring the ancient Indian tradition of marrying delicate flowers directly into a receiver of pure Sandalwood essential oil. This pairing allows the waxy Lilac to melt seamlessly into the Sandalwood heartwood, creating a soft, soluble elixir that is always fluid and ready to glide onto the skin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Alchemy of an Attar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIf you are new to authentic botanical attars, your initial inhalation straight from the bottle may surprise you as the rich, aged Sandalwood sings out first. In natural perfumery, high-quality Sandalwood operates as a complete aromatic chord, projecting the top, heart, and base notes all at once in a full-bodied aromatic resonance. Even as the sandalwood resonates, the genuine, delicate molecules of the Lilac remain cocooned deep within the denser, fragrant floral waxes and skin-loving lipids of the naturally occurring squalene and amyrins. Synthetic fragrances are facsimiles of isolated petrochemical derivatives, but true Syringa vulgaris holds its complex, magnificent matrix of genuine lilac aldehydes and lilac alcohols close to its chest. This authentic botanical treasure waits patiently for a touch of personal alchemy: the moment it meets the warmth of skin, your natural body heat melts the protective plant waxes, bringing forth the ethereal lilac blossom to bloom into pure perfume. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The lilac hangs the amethyst tiara…”\u003c\/em\u003e — Robert Louis Stevenson, The Blackbird \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The stalks of the lilacs bore their thistle-like tufts of bloom, plumes of a pale and broken purple, which had surrendered to the sun the secret of their fragrance, and let it stream abroad in clouds of perfume.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Marcel Proust, Pleasures and Days \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The secret garden was coming alive... the lilacs were coming out, and the snowballs, and the purple iris.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Still grows the vivacious lilac a generation after the door-sill and lintel are gone, unfolding its sweet-scented flowers each spring, to be plucked by the musing traveler; planted and tended once by children's hands, in front-yard plots, now standing by wall-sides in retired pastures, and giving place to new-rising forests.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Henry David Thoreau, Walden \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Lord Henry went out into the garden, and found Dorian Gray burying his face in the great cool lilac-blossoms, feverishly drinking in their perfume as if it had been wine.” \u003c\/em\u003e— Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eLILAC ATTAR: DISTILLATION DETAILS + APPLICATIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eGlide onto pulse points, smooth through hair, blend into body oils, or diffuse in a warm bath. Wear this versatile elixir alone as a standalone perfume, layer it as a heart note, or use it as a deluxe deodorant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Effective, Deluxe Deodorant:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandalwood naturally harmonizes with your body chemistry to neutralize odor-causing bacteria. Sweeping a drop of Lilac Attar across your underarms turns your natural body heat into a living diffusion system. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003ePure Perfume + Anointing Oil:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply directly to pulse points. The fragrance evolves uniquely against your chemistry, lasting up to ten hours. Skin heat melds the floral waxes, shifting the scent profile over time. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkincare Serums:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The phytochemistry of genuine Lilac is especially skin-supportive. Its rare floral waxes feature a rich profile of squalene and amyrins, which imbue the skin with a bio-compatible lipophilic matrix. This heavy botanical matrix serves as a natural delivery vehicle, shielding the delicate, volatile compounds from evaporating while forming a softening occlusive layer. Combined with Sandalwood’s alpha- and beta-santalol, this attar excels at soothing and smoothing the appearance of scars. Mix a 5% dilution into organic jojoba oil, or blend a single drop directly into a squirt of your daily serum or cream base. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eBOTANICAL PROFILE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSyringa vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSantalum album\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Family:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOleaceae\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSantalaceae\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtraction Method:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam distilled \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart of Plant Distilled:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Lilac blossoms and Sandalwood heartwood \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulgaria and Australia \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultivation Method:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% \u003cem\u003eSyringa vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e with \u003cem\u003eSantalum album\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eConsistency:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to thick viscosity \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eScent Description:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, powdery lilac notes cushioned in a creamy, earthy yet etheric sandalwood heartwood dream. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlends Beautifully:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eJasmine, Rose, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"\/products\/neroli-essential-oil\" title=\"Neroli EO\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNeroli\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"\/products\/ylang-essential-oil\" title=\"Ylang EO\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYlang\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"\/products\/geranium-essential-oil\" title=\"Geranium EO\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeranium\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"\/products\/vanilla-essential-oil\" title=\"Vanilla EO\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVanilla\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"\/products\/lavender-essential-oil\" title=\"Lavender EO\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLavender\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"\/products\/melissa-essential-oil\" title=\"Melissa EO\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMelissa\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"\/products\/frankincense-essential-oil\" title=\"Frankincense EO\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrankincense\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"\/products\/lemon-essential-oil\" title=\"Lemon EO\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLemon\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"\/products\/bergamot-essential-oil\" title=\"Bergamot EO\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBergamot\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"\/products\/grapefruit-essential-oil\" title=\"Grapefruit EO\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGrapefruit\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"\/products\/lime-essential-oil\" title=\"Lime EO\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLime\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"\/products\/cape-chamomile-essential-oil\" title=\"Chamomile EO\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChamomile\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Phytochemical Footprint:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e alpha-Santalol and beta-Santalol (from Sandalwood); Lilac Alcohols A–D, Lilac Aldehyde A, Isoelemicin, Elemicin, Squalene, alpha-Amyrin, beta-Amyrin, Phenylethyl Alcohol, and para-Dimethylhydroquinone (from Lilac). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Certificates of Analysis\" href=\"https:\/\/livinglibations.filecloudonline.com\/url\/LilacAttar_CoA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eView or download the Certificate of Analysis. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eThis essential oil is verified, genuine distillation, third-party tested to ensure 100% purity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eThe true \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eLilac\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e signatures of Lilac aldehydes, Lilac alcohols, and phenylethyl alcohol are ultra-rare, volatile monoterpenes that capture the genetic fingerprint of the living Lilac. These scent signatures are the heart of this ethereal bouquet. Serving as the secret structural pillars of the fragrance are the fascinating phenylpropanoids: isoelemicin (measuring a robust 4.46% on the laboratory DB-WAX column) and a dash of elemicin that infuse the blend with a subtle, mysterious, warm balsamic undercurrent, beautifully paired with para-dimethylhydroquinone to imbue a deep, warm sweetness. This forms a protective botanical shield, a trinity of denser triterpenic alcohols and skin-identical lipids containing squalene (4.2%), alpha-Amyrin (3.37%), and beta-Amyrin (2.95%), which is exactly why the raw supercritical extract exists as a dense floral wax at room temperature. When applied topically, these juicier, waxy constituents work in harmony to soften the appearance of scars and leave a lustrous, velvety conditioning layer over the epidermis. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eSkin-satiating Sandalwood staples of alpha-Santalol and beta-Santalol are the core sesquiterpenols that provide the physical and fragrant fixative for the combination. Beyond their legendary, science-backed ability to soothe skin irritation and smooth the appearance of fine lines, alpha-santalol and beta-santalol physically tether the fleeting, flighty top notes of the Lilac blossoms, anchoring them directly into Sandalwood’s slow-motion scent velocity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eLILAC ATTAR: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill I mainly smell Sandalwood?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHigh-quality Sandalwood acts as a complete aromatic chord, projecting its top, heart, and base notes simultaneously upon initial application. True Lilac molecules are physically heavier and arrive cocooned within dense, protective plant waxes and skin-loving lipids. Give the attar 15 to 20 minutes on your skin; your natural body heat will melt the waxes, allowing the lilac to bloom and float to the surface. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow does it work as a natural deodorant?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSandalwood is a traditional botanical hero for underarms because it naturally neutralizes odor-causing bacteria without disrupting your endocrine system. Using it in your armpits creates a personal heat-diffusion system. As your body temperature shifts throughout the day, it continuously warms the plant waxes to release subtle, ambient wisps of fresh floral and rich wood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is a \"total extraction\" and why does it matter?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTraditional steam distillation is a heating method that is too strong for delicate aromatics of Lilac blossoms. Super-critical CO2 extraction uses low temperatures and safe pressure to coax out the volatile aromatics alongside the plant's heavier, therapeutic waxes, squalene, and amyrins. This process captures a truer, full-spectrum representation of the living flower. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill it stay liquid or solid?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePure lilac CO2 extraction is a solid wax at room temperature. By co-distilling the blossoms directly into a receiver of liquid Sandalwood oil, we create a perfectly pliable, soluble elixir. It remains fluid, stable, and ready to roll directly onto your skin at room temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e “Now that the lilacs are in bloom She has a bowl of lilacs in her room.”\u003c\/em\u003e — T.S. Eliot \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The smell of moist earth and lilacs hung in the air like wisps of the past and hints of the future.\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Margaret Miller, Experiments in Springtime: A Novel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Peace paused at Elizabeth's side in the open doorway to drink in the rich fragrance of the lilacs, whose purple plumes nodded so temptingly from the hedge across the way. For days it had been part of her morning program to rush out of doors as soon as she was dressed to sniff hungrily at the lilac-laden air, but never before had they smelled so sweet nor looked so beautiful and feathery as they did this morning, for now they had reached the height of their perfection.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Ruth Alberta Brown, The Lilac Lady \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The gentle mother by the door caresses still her lilac blooms, And as we wander back once more we seem to smell the old perfumes, We seem to live again the joys that once were ours so long ago When we were little girls and boys, with all the charms we used to know.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Edgar Albert Guest, Lanes of Memory \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I imagined a most interesting dialogue between the asters and the sweet peas and the wild canaries in the lilac bush and the guardian spirit of the garden.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“In the dooryard fronting an old farm-house near the white-wash'd palings, stands the lilac-bush tall-growing with heart-shaped leaves of rich green, with many a pointed blossom rising delicate, with the perfume strong I love.” — Walt Whitman “I made wine from the lilac tree Put my heart in its recipe It makes me see what I want to see And be what I want to be”\u003c\/em\u003e — Nina Simone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Living Libations","offers":[{"title":"2.5ml","offer_id":46498534981770,"sku":"1-EO438-2-DL","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5ml","offer_id":46498535014538,"sku":"1-EO438-5-DL","price":97.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15ml","offer_id":46498535047306,"sku":"1-EO438-15-DL","price":246.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0301\/8729\/0762\/files\/LilacAttar.jpg?v=1762443029","url":"https:\/\/lavinglibations.com\/products\/lilac-attar-dlvrr","provider":"Living Libations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}