This product has seen a steep price increase from our suppliers and alas we must pass that on. We are monitoring the trends in pricing and will make reductions when possible. With no restriction in use, Poplar Buds absolute can be used in a similar way to styrax but in far greater amounts. It is a wonderful fixative and has the most alluring and unusual scent of honey, fruit and resin making it perfect for adding body and longevity to fruit bases and accords; indeed Edmond Roudnitska used this in his most famous Prunol SP base. Poplar Bud Absolute is diluted to 50% in natural triethyl citrate (an odourless isolate from citrus) at the source by Biolandes. Origin: Eastern EuropeManufactured: FrancePart: BudsMethod: Solvent Extraction