What is the difference between this hydrosol and jasmine essential oil?

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They come from the same dusk-harvested flowers but are two different fractions of the same distillation: the oil is the hydrophobic aroma concentrate, while the hydrosol is the water phase carrying the water-soluble actives. FeatureJasmine Sambac HydrosolJasmine Essential Oil / AbsoluteFractionWater phaseHydrophobic phaseAromaSoft, round, floral-greenIntense, heavy, indolicWater solubleYes, miscibleNo, requires solubilizerSkin feelFresh, gentle, aqueousRich, oily, concentratedTypical useToners, mists, face carePerfumery, aroma therapy, oil blendsSafety profileVery gentleDilution requiredFor skincare misting and large-volume aqueous formulas, hydrosol is the practical choice; for concentrated fragrance construction, the oil or absolute is used. Many brands use both — hydrosol as the base and a drop of oil for intensity.Tell us your application and we will recommend which fraction — or which combination — fits your formula.

Feature	Jasmine Sambac Hydrosol	Jasmine Essential Oil / Absolute
Fraction	Water phase	Hydrophobic phase
Aroma	Soft, round, floral-green	Intense, heavy, indolic
Water soluble	Yes, miscible	No, requires solubilizer
Skin feel	Fresh, gentle, aqueous	Rich, oily, concentrated
Typical use	Toners, mists, face care	Perfumery, aroma therapy, oil blends
Safety profile	Very gentle	Dilution required

What is the difference between this hydrosol and jasmine essential oil?

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