{"product_id":"jasmine-otto-royal-essential-oil-vip","title":"Jasmine Otto, Royal - Essential Oil VIP","description":"\u003ch1\u003eJASMINE OTTO: THE ONE + ONLY DISTILLED JASMINE\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eSince the dawn of distilling, capturing the ethereal, heady halo of Jasmine grandiflorum has been ever-elusive. Now, the purest form of Jasmine exists. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eThe scent that suffuses each jasmine petal has been historically evasive to bottle. Too delicate for the intensity of classic steam distillation, these petals were pressed in enfleurage macerations or distilled as a waxy absolute. At last, Jasmine’s juicy, evanescent ambrosia is expressed through a soft and slow hydro-distillation, yielding a honeyed floral nectar that makes the senses and the skin sing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eRedolent Royal Jasmine, known as poet’s Jasmine, emits a mesmerizing moonlit fertile-fragrance to attract pollinating moths. This distilled dream of the flower is a saturated scene of scented indoles and esters. While Jasmine has reigned as the Empress of the Perfumer’s Palette for centuries, it has historically defied the distillation methods required for high-frequency skincare. Traditional Jasmine Absolute is perfect for perfumery. Living Libations Royal Jasmine is the peak expression of the flower’s juicy petals, a sensually serene essence that the skin can absorb and the heart can inhale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Alchemy of Hydrodistillation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe delicate, dainty flowers of Jasmine have resisted steam distillation for hundreds of years. To create this novel Jasmine juice, our distiller crafted a way to gently release the essence through a slow, low-temperature hydro-distillation. It takes forty pounds of hand-harvested petals to create a single ounce of this lovely, lively liquid. This process captures rare methyl jasmonates, jasmolactones, and delicate esters that are typically lost in absolute extractions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTHE LEGACY OF JASMINE: AL-KINDI’S ANCIENT ALEMBIC\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eFor Al-Kindi, the 9th-century philosopher and master perfumer who wrote \u003cem\u003eThe Book of the Chemistry of Perfume and Distillations\u003c\/em\u003e, Jasmine was far more than a flower; it was a spirit (Ruh) to be concentrated and consecrated. Al-Kindi identified Jasmine as shy and ethereal, noting that the flower’s soul would \"flee\" if touched by the direct, high-heat methods used for Rose and Cedar. For over a millennium, the scented spirit of Jasmine remained elusive by traditional steam extraction. Al-Kindi’s ancient quest to gently coax the essence through a delicate, pressing process finds its quintessence culmination in our Jasmine Otto. With slow, low-temperature hydrodistillation, the rapture of the joyful Jasmine juice that Al-Kindi envisioned is perfectly captured - a pure, vital vapor that remains un-high-heated, un-fled, and fully present to perfume the skin and soul with purity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eIn an era of thick resins, unguents, and oils, Al-Kindi pioneered distilling with copper alembics to further refine essences into liquids of absolute purity. He understood that the soul of Jasmine was so ephemeral it would vanish if distilled by direct heat, creating a multi-layered expression where fresh petals were warmed, steeped, and replaced dozens of times until the oil reached a state of enfleuraged-euphoria. In the royal courts, Al-Kindi’s Royal Jasmine Water (Ma’ al-Yasmin) was used to \"clear the heaviness of the head\" and brighten the spirit. He recognized that Jasmine’s evanescence is uniquely permeating molecularly massaging the heart’s internal hum. By anointing skin and hair and as Jasmine \"scents the air\" Al-Kindi delighted that Jasmine’s elixir ignited a scented spark within withdrawn emotions, elevating the very character of a room to incline the soul toward optimism and a renewed state of grace. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Spark and the Hug: Jasmine Otto and Rose Otto\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIf Rose is the \"Emblem\" of the heart, Jasmine is the \"Spark\" of the heart. Rose represents the radiant, open energy of the embraced sun, while Jasmine is the \"Moonshine of the Garden,\" a nocturnal mantle of mystery that offers a \"Light in the Dark\" for the inner reaches of the spirit. In Al-Kindi’s laboratory, these two floral treasures held functional inverse roles in the ancient humoral system, each offering a distinct remedy for the spirit. Rose is considered \"cool and dry\" and is applied as a sedative and stabilizer, a \"soothing hug\" to settle a heated heart. Jasmine, however, is classified as \"hot and dry,\" and Al-Kindi found it to be a thermal-scented spark that ignites the spirit. While Rose was for the soul that was \"too hot,\" Jasmine was for the soul that was \"too cold.\" Al-Kindi prescribed Jasmine for the melancholy of lethargy and withdrawal, writing in his treatise that it was the flower with the power to light the dark night of the soul and dispel damp emotions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eAl-Kindi also observed the Velocity of Scent (Nafadh) that while Rose is a steadfast fragrance that lingers like a benevolent blanket, Jasmine penetrates veils with a verity of velocity. He found the fragrance of Jasmine to be an agile scent spirit that moved faster through the vapors of the Vital Spirit, the inner ethers that connect heart and mind. These essential, vestal vapors of Jasmine pervade the senses to pierce the veil of circular thoughts and stagnation. While Rose Otto is the Queen that stabilizes the kingdom of the heart, Jasmine is the spark that sets life in motion. Jasmine Otto is a functional frequency that lights \"thermal mojo\" and renews a natural inclination toward the fragrant faith of optimism. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e“Like the waters of a sweet river, this fragrance penetrates the deepest layers of our soul, opening the doors to our emotions… Jasmine oil does not simply lighten our mood; it brings euphoria to darkness. Jasmine is helpful for recapturing self-confidence and defeating pessimism. Jasmine offers little choice other than optimism… Jasmine envelops people with a mantle of mystery and magic.” — \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusanne Fischer-Rizzi, Complete Aromatherapy Handbook\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eJASMINE OTTO: DETAILS + APPLICATIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eIn ancient days, Jasmine (from the Persian Yasmin, meaning \"a gift from God\") blossoms were strewn upon wedding beds and feast tables to inspire states of sensual grace. Our Royal Jasmine Otto continues this lineage, offering an elevated energy that “opens, warms, and softens,” making it a magnificent moon-time massage and a singular, sensational, sensual scent. A bathing beauty; simply add a drop to your favorite Best Skin Ever to bedew the skin with a glow, or dab it neat onto pulse points and brush it through your hair to bathe all day in a floral aura. A single drop of Jasmine Otto blended with a spoonful of honey or swirled into coconut oil creates an elevating floral, tea-like essence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eJasmine grandiflorum\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Family:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOleaceae\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtraction Method:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHydrodistilled\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart of Plant Distilled:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFlowers\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEgypt\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultivation Method:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOrganic\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e100% Jasmine grandiflorum\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eConsistency:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMedium viscosity\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eScent Description:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e An ethereal-floral-euphoric with sweet, heady, and indolic notes that emanate a soft, honeyed depth. A tendril of sun-warmed caramel offers a fragrant filament to the inner reaches of the spirit. To the senses, it is an inviting aroma, a vital vapor that seeks union of heart and mind while leaving a lingering trail of moonlit mystery and optimism \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlends Beautifully:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandalwood, Rose, Cardamom, Grapefruit, Ylang, Lilac, Vetiver, Lime, Spikenard, Neroli, Bergamot, Petitgrain, Vanilla, Poplar Balsam, Carnation, Grapefruit Neroli, Dai Dai Blossom, and Patchouli. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhytochemistry:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This rare hydrodistillation yields a sophisticated phytochemical symphony comprising over 40% esters, including effective benzyl acetate, linalyl acetate, methyl anthranilate, and the precious methyl jasmonate. These esters are complemented by a vibrant array of monoterpenols: d-linalool, geraniol, geranial, and a-terpinol, alongside aromatic alcohols and the deep, azoturic notes of indole. The presence of squalene and squalene oxide offers a unique lipid-like affinity for the skin, while jasmone, eugenol, and the structural jasmolactones work in concert as \"mending mentors.\" Together, these constituents protect the appearance of the skin’s architecture from the stiffening effects of glycation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial for Skin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e By gently coaxing the essence through a gentle hydrodistillation, rare methyl jasmonates, jasmolactones, and delicate esters are also extracted (and typically lost in traditional absolute extractions. These specific phytochemicals are benevolently beneficial as bioactive bodyguards of the skin’s matrix; they protect fibrillin-1—the essential protein of the elastic network—and inhibit the formation of Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs) that lead to matrix stiffening. This makes Royal Jasmine Otto an elegant mending mentor for dry, wise skin, restoring a moonlight radiance to the complexion. Because it takes forty pounds of hand-harvested petals to create a single ounce of this liquid euphoria, the result is a nectarious emollient that bedews the skin with aromatic resonance and protects the structural mojo of collagen and elastin. Beautifully replenishing and heavenly scent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e“Topically, Jasmine is a useful emollient for soothing and moistening dry skin conditions; it is also reputedly skin-regenerative… classically described as a floral-sweet, euphoric, sensory integrating aromatic… Possibly the key function of jasmine by olfaction is its disinhibiting and integrating effect on the personality, with the net result of bolstering self-esteem.” — \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Holmes, Aromatica \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e“I do not feel like writing verses; but as I light my perfume burner with myrrh and jasmine incense, they suddenly burgeon from my heart, like flowers in a garden.” — \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eHafiz \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e“The empress of the perfumer's palette, jasmine must be harvested before the rising sun to retain the full force of its delicate fragrance. Fragile and fleeting, jasmine is a fair nymph of a flower with a potent perfume.” — \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eJan Moran, Scent of Triumph\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/livinglibations.filecloudonline.com\/url\/certificateofanalysisjasmineottoroyal\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"COA Jasmine Otto EO\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eView or Download Certificate of Analysis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e This essence is a verified, authentic essential oil, third-party tested to ensure 100% purity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eJASMINE OTTO: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes Royal Jasmine Otto different from a traditional Jasmine Absolute?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTraditional Jasmine Absolute is a solvent-extracted essence, making it the \"Empress\" of the perfumer’s palette for its deep, heavy, and jammy floral notes. However, the solvent process is not ideal for the dermis. Our Royal Jasmine Otto is the world’s first hydrodistilled \"Jasmine Juice.\" By using low-temperature steam, we capture more special molecules like esters and jasmonates. This makes the superlative for skincare and provides new jasmine notes for perfumery - pure enough for facial care and can even be enjoyed by the drop in a spoonful of honey. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this Jasmine Otto safe to apply directly to the skin?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYes. Because it is a pure hydrodistillation, Royal Jasmine Otto is exceptionally gentle. It is an exquisite emollient that can be applied \"neat\" to pulse points as a pure perfume, brushed through the hair, or added to your favorite Best Skin Ever. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich Jasmine essence is best for me?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLiving Libations offers six special types of Jasmine essences, each distilled at dawn and cherished for their unique scent profiles within our petaled pantheon. While the classic \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eJasmine Grandiflorum Absolute\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e offers the deep, jammy heart of traditional perfumery and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eJasmine Sambac Absolute\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a higher, heady note of night-blooming nuance, we have four other rare treasures to complete your collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eIf your senses seek a sensory slide into an opulent, olfactive paradise, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eJasmine Juhi Absolute\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eJasminum auriculatum\u003c\/em\u003e) is your guide. This blossoming evergreen vine from Northern India flowers fiercely with star-like blooms that offer a voluptuous fragrance of gardenias, tuberose, and wet grasses. While Juhi can be subtly shy directly from the bottle, a single drop on the wrist or in a carrier oil unlocks its sensual secrets, evolving into a redolent and rich honeyed aroma that is unabashedly heady. For those seeking the \"Scented Psalms of Sheba,\" our traditional Attars offer a sacred union of blossom and bark. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eJasmine Attar Motia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is an ancient, elegant anoint where dawn-drenched Jasmine Sambac sepals are co-distilled with cured Sandalwood in a slow, fourteen-day monsoon-season process. Motia is earthy and entwined with the irresistible indole of the flower for a sultry sensuality. In contrast, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eJasmine Attar Chameli\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e co-distills Jasmine Grandiflorum with Sandalwood to create a redolent floral ensconced in a creamy sandalwood dream. Chameli is more fruity and feminine than Motia, acting as a strikingly sensual love potion that mellows into elegance over time. Whether you choose the pure juice of our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoyal Jasmine Otto\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for its skin-mending radiance or the alchemical distilled drops of our Attars and Absolutes, each essence invites the fragrance of Jasmine’s ephemeral-floral grace. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Living Libations","offers":[{"title":"2.5ml","offer_id":49094314459274,"sku":"1-EO434-2-VIP-DL","price":146.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5ml","offer_id":49094314492042,"sku":"1-EO434-5-VIP-DL","price":292.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15ml","offer_id":49094314524810,"sku":"1-EO434-15-VIP-DL","price":740.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0301\/8729\/0762\/files\/JasmineOtto_Royal.jpg?v=1777483895","url":"https:\/\/livinglibations.com\/products\/jasmine-otto-royal-essential-oil-vip","provider":"Living Libations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}