Givaudan Fragrance Ingredients Business unveils a new labdanum absolute

Givaudan, the global leader in fragrance and beauty, is delighted to present Labdanum Absolute SIGNature¹, a new natural ingredient developed with unique fragrance identity. Artfully crafted by Givaudan House of Naturals in Grasse, this innovation is inspired by the desire to create a true-to-nature cistus scent that captures the sunny warmth of the Mediterranean shores, making it an exceptional addition for personal care and fine fragrance creations.

Extracted from the iconic cistus plants of Spain’s Andalusia, this absolute reveals its authentic character through a dry, lingering amber facet, enriched by woody and mineral nuances. This new SIGNature product thus stands out as a remarkable contribution to the Fragrance Ingredient Business portfolio, currently offered market-wide and accessible across the industry.

”Our innovation team has leveraged advanced engineering processes to elevate the crude cistus extract into a highly refined labdanum absolute. This breakthrough exemplifies our strategic focus on delivering high-performance raw materials that drive value for our customers and demonstrates our commitment to pushing the boundaries of the natural ingredients industry.”

Paul-Erwan Camenen, Head of Fragrance Ingredients Business

At Givaudan, sustainability drives this development. With the factory near Seville producing local premium raw material, the company upholds the traditional practice of hand-harvesting cistus. In line with local environmental regulations, their approach involves selective cutting, which contributes to preserving Andalusia’s extraordinary cultural heritage and reflects a strong commitment to environmental stewardship.

1. Labdanum Absolute Molecular Distillation Spain Triethyl Citrate SIGNature

About Givaudan
Givaudan is a global leader in Fragrance & Beauty and Taste & Wellbeing. We celebrate the beauty of human experience by creating for happier, healthier lives with love for nature. Together with our customers we deliver food experiences, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. In 2024, Givaudan employed over 16,900 people worldwide and achieved CHF 7.4 billion in sales with a free cash flow of 15.6%. With a heritage that stretches back over 250 years, we are committed to driving long-term, purpose-led growth by improving people’s health and happiness and increasing our positive impact on nature. This is Givaudan. Human by nature. Discover more at www.givaudan.com.

About Givaudan Fragrance & Beauty
Givaudan Fragrance & Beauty crafts inspired fragrances to perfume lives and memories, and develops innovative beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good all over the world. Nature is both our responsibility and our most precious muse. We are just as committed to sustainability as we are to creating innovative products that satisfy consumer needs and anticipate their desires. With a collaborative approach that favours co-creation, we have built a diverse portfolio across personal care, fabric care, hygiene, home care, fine fragrances, and beauty, reflecting our multidisciplinary expertise. This is Givaudan. Human by nature. Learn more at www.givaudan.com/fragrance-beauty.

For further information, please contact 
Pauline Martin, Fragrance & Beauty Communications
E pauline.martin.pm1@givaudan.com