Orris root (Rhizoma iridis) is the root of Iris germanica and Iris pallida. It had the common name of Queen Elizabeth Root.[1] It is commonly used as a fixative and base note in perfumery and as a botanical in gin.
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component of orrisroot is oil of orris (0.1–0.2%), a yellow-white mass containing myristic acid. Oil of orris is sometimes sold as orris butter. Other...
of Pink (synthetic) 2 ounces. Creole Toilet Water – to 6.75 ounces of orrisroot cut in small pieces put 1.5 pint of French brandy. Allow this mix to stand...
particular to the region, such as ash berries, chufa, grains of paradise, orrisroot, monk's pepper, cubebs, dried rosebud, fennel seed or aniseed, galangal...
Orris may refer to: Peter OrrisOrris C. Herfindahl Orris Pratt Adam Orris House Orris Baragwanath Pass Orris, a gold lace OrrisrootOrris oil This disambiguation...
methylionone odorants used in perfumery, derived from iris oil, e.g. orrisroot. The most commercially important of these are: (-)-cis-γ-irone, and (-)-cis-α-irone...
is needed so that the scent is absorbed for slow release. Generally, orrisroot is used for this purpose. Dried flowers can last anywhere from two months...
essential oils from its rhizome (orrisroot) which was used for medicinal purposes for a very long time. However, today orris oil is commonly used to add flavor...
sperm whale. It is also found in the rhizomes of the Iris, including Orrisroot. Myristic acid acts as a lipid anchor in biomembranes. Reduction of myristic...
Sozodont was made from a liquid and powder mixture. The powder contained orrisroot, carbonate of calcium, and magnesia. The liquid contained castile soap...
which may include any of anise, angelica root and seed, orrisroot, cardamom, pine needles and cone, licorice root, cinnamon, almond, cubeb, savory, lime...
bergamot, cardamom and lemon. Its middle notes include nutmeg, violet, orrisroot, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley and rose. Its base notes include sandalwood...
or summer, and a white and yellow beard. It is also grown to produce orris-root, a scented substance used in perfumes, soaps, tooth cleanser, and clothes...
are very aromatic with a fragrant, somewhat pungent smell similar to orrisroot but more powerful. In Manipur, the rhizome is cooked to prepare chutney...
than that of Bedford Square. It reeked of the bowls of potpourri and orrisroot which stood on every mantelpiece, side table and window-sill and of the...
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