Hibiscus Abelmoschus extract is a fragrant extract obtained from Musk mallow seeds. Musk mallow is native to Asia and Australia and is an aromatic plant related to marsh mallow and hibiscus. The seeds have a heavy, sweet, and musky fragrance, similar to that of animal musk.
This extract was once used as a substitute for animal musk, although nowadays is mostly replaced by synthetic musk perfumes. Musk mallow is therefore rarely used anymore.
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Molfetta, I., Ceccarini, L., Macchia, M., Flamini, G., & Cioni, P. L. (2013). Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench. and Abelmoschus moschatus Medik: Seeds production and analysis of the volatile compounds. Food Chemistry, 141(1), 34–40.
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