New Organoleptically Important Constituents of Narcissus Absolute (Narcissus poeticus L.)

ABSTRACT A narcissus absolute, obtained by the hexane extraction of wild flowers grown in the “Massif Central” (France), has been investigated thoroughly. GC and GC/MS analysis of its volatile and olfactively important fractions has led to the identification of over 80 new minor constituents in addition to almost 200 components already known in the literature. Among these more than 20 contribute significantly to the complex floral notes of this absolute, which are reminiscent of jasmine, rose, violet, tuberose and orange flower.