Cassie Flower Absolute Oil

Cassie Acacia farnesiana, known as Cassie or Yellow Cassie is a mimosa with feathery leaves. It flowers in fragrant yellow globes. Cassie is a mimosa resistant to drought but vulnerable to cold. It flowers mainly from November to March and the perfume extracted from the flowers is in form of pomade. The absolute oil is prepared by mixing the pomade with alcohol which is allowed to stand for 3-4 weeks at about -5°C. The alcohol is then separated and distilled over.