Schisandra Berry / Five Flavor Berry CO-2 Extract
Botanical Name: Schisandra Sphenanthera Fruit Extract
Fragrance group : fruity (botanical-fruity accent note)
Scent description : Sour-fruity, slightly bitter with spicy undertones, similar to blackcurrants
Extraction method : Supercritical CO₂
Plant part used: the ripe berries
Recommended dosage: 0.5–1.5%
Appearance : Clear, brownish oil
Solubility: Oil soluble, partly in ethanol (entirely in tec)
Main components: Lignans (such as schizandrin, gomisin A), sesquiterpenes, santalols, sterols
CAS : not specifically assigned
EINECS : not separately registered
REACH status: permitted for use in cosmetics within the EU, provided it is applied topically only.
IFRA restrictions: none (The extract is safe to use in perfumes, provided it is used in low doses (0.5–2%) and properly dissolved (e.g. in ethanol or TEC). )
Synonyms : Wu Wei Zi, which literally means “five flavors fruit” (sweet, sour, bitter, pungent, salty).
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Fragrance profile
- Aroma: sour-fruity, slightly bitter, spicy, with a hint of resin or berry liqueur
- Character: complex, earthy-fruity with a medicinal edge
- Similar to: a mix of cranberry, blackcurrant, and a hint of Chinese herbs
- Uses: As an accent note in niche perfumes, especially in natural or botanical compositions
Although the extract is best known for its skin care properties, in perfumery it can give a unique, slightly sour and spicy touch to, for example:
- Forest or berry accords
- Botanical unisex fragrances
- Perfumes with an “apothecary” or oriental character
Schisandra sphenanthera CO₂ extract is partially soluble in ethanol , depending on the concentration and purity of the extract.
Being an oily CO₂ extract, it mainly contains lipophilic (fat-soluble) components such as lignans and sesquiterpenes.
- In high concentrations of ethanol (such as our perfumer’s alcohol 99%) it usually dissolves well, especially at low doses (0.5–2%).
- At lower ethanol percentages (such as 40–70%) it may become cloudy or flocculate, especially at higher dosages or in combination with aqueous phases.
Practical advice:
For perfumery or aromatherapy in alcohol base, it is best to first mix the extract with a small amount of ethanol (from 96%) and stir well.
Optionally, you can add a co-solvent such as triethyl citrate (TEC) or ethyl lactate to improve stability.
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