It is the waxy fraction recovered during production of white champaca absolute. Flowers of Michelia alba are solvent-extracted to a concrete, and alcohol washing separates the aromatic absolute from the plant's own cuticular waxes. The remaining wax, filtered and refined, melts at 62 to 68 degrees Celsius and retains a share of the flower's volatiles.
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How does its scent compare with jasmine floral wax?
White champaca is lighter and fresher: green and tea-like with a clean floral lift, quite different from the indolic richness of jasmine. That is why perfumers keep both rather than treating one as a substitute for the other. In wax form both are subtle and slow-releasing, but the character difference remains clearly recognisable.
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At what level is it used?
Generally a few percent of an anhydrous formulation. It is hard and brittle, so it acts as a structural and fragrant component rather than a base, contributing hardness and a fine set alongside its aroma. Its use in solid perfumes, balms, skin care and premium candle blends follows that pattern.
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Does supply vary through the year?
Yes. Because it is recovered from the absolute production stream, both quantity and aromatic character track the flower harvest, and availability is correspondingly variable. Where continuity matters, supply should be confirmed and contracted rather than assumed, and a specification should record the expected odour profile for the lot.
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