About this material
Mate Absolute is extracted from the leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis shrub, commonly known as yerba mate—a plant native to South America and widely cultivated in southern Brazil and Argentina.
The process involves extracting the aromatic compounds from the leaves using volatile solvents and then purifying the extract.
A popular South American beverage known as mate among indigenous communities in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and southern Brazil is made by brewing the dried leaves of the native yerba mate tree. This herbal tea is recognised for its ability to enhance mental focus and promote several health advantages.
Mate Absolute is a thick (almost solid) dark brown material with extreme tenacity, making it a highly desirable perfumery material.
It adds a unique fruity flavour to beverages and teas, with hints of hay, flowers, honey, and tobacco.
In perfumery however; it’s valued for its unique aromatic profile, offering tobacco, hay and green tea-like notes, but is always well marked with the tea effect.
Adds a unique “green-tea-meets-tobacco” complexity.
Works well in chypres, fougères, green compositions, gourmand teas and tobacco accords.
Pairs beautifully with citrus, vetiver, guaiacwood, osmanthus and black tea notes.
- It can give perfumes an intellectual, meditative, or slightly nostalgic quality.
Can be found in perfumes such as: Arrogance – Absolute de Mate, Maison Martin Margiela – Tea Escape & Matsukita – Clive Christian
Scent character
Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.
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Material character
A closer lookOdour strength
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Tenacity / substantivity
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Base note
Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data
Molecular identity
Fragrance allergen reference
Generic regulatory reference only. This is not a supplier allergen declaration, measured composition, allergen-free claim or finished-product labelling assessment.
Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.
European Union / Northern Ireland
No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 · Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 with 11 November 2025 corrigendum; checked 2026-10-26.
Held EU transition dates: placing noncompliant products on the market until 2026-07-31; making them available until 2028-07-31. Check applicability and current law for the intended market. 2025 corrigendum.
Great Britain
No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III (Great Britain) · legislation.gov.uk current text checked 2026-10-26.
Current supplier composition or allergen declarations are required to assess naturals, bases, mixtures and actual concentrations. Reference data checked 2026-10-26; bundle 2026-10-27. Supplementary private documents remain separate.
Product specification
| CAS number | 68916-96-1 · 73296-98-7 |
|---|---|
| Odour description (decreasing) | Green Tea, Herbaceous, Leafy, Hay, Tobacco, Spice, Woody |
| Odour strength | Medium |
| Solvent | None |
| Physical state | Thick Liquid / Semi-solid — Consistency is batch- and temperature-dependent. |
| Synonyms | Mate ABS, Mate EXT, Yerba Mate Absolute, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Solid Extract |
| Recorded name / preparation | Ilex Paraguariensis |
Additional listed details
CAS No: 68916-96-1, 73296-98-7
Safety & handling
Hazard statements:
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
Precautionary statements:
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
- P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
- P330 Rinse mouth.
Professional/Industrial use only.
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Documentation Supply PolicyIFRA formulation guide
Generic reference only — not an IFRA certificate, compliance decision or use recommendation. The Responsible Person and qualified safety assessor must assess the actual finished formula using current applicable IFRA Standards, supplementary documentation where available and the CPSR.
Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.
Source: 51st Amendment overview, held source checked 2026-10-21. Bundle 2026-10-27. Individual Standards prevail over the overview.
No direct IFRA overview entry matched the recorded CAS in this held dataset. This does not mean unrestricted use, absence of relevant Standards or compliance. Constituent restrictions may still apply.
IFRA source overview · Individual IFRA Standards and supplementary documentation
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Creative ideas to explore
Creative directions, not tested formulas.Leaf and blossom
With rose and garden floralsExplore a green floral sketch around a clear flower reference. Compare the leafy accent with the flower alone and decide whether the scene suggests a cut stem, a growing garden or a greener abstraction you want to develop.
Peel and leaf
With bergamot and herbal directionsUse citrus as a bright setting for the green material, then try an herbal alternative as a separate variation. Keeping those contrasts apart makes it easier to choose between a peel-focused idea and a leafy cologne.
A shaded wood
With transparent woods and soft muskSketch a green wood direction with a restrained backdrop. Follow the leafy character as the study develops, comparing a wood-only reference to decide whether the scene suggests fresh branches, shaded timber or a softer woodland impression.







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