Q.Give an account on the role of Jasminum and Rosa in perfuming.

Step 1. Jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum, family Oleaceae) is described as ranking 'next to the rose oil' among floral perfumes; its essential oil sits in the epidermal cells of both surfaces of the sepals and petals, with a tonne of blossom yielding only about 2.5-3 kg of oil. In Tamil Nadu it is grown chiefly around Madurai and Thovalai (Kanyakumari district), and Madurai Malli specifically carries a Geographical Indication tag for its distinct fragrance (from jasmine and alpha-terpineol compounds); its oil is used in worship, incense, perfumed hair oils, cosmetics, soaps, air fresheners, antiperspirants, talcum powders, shampoos and deodorants. …

Recall the separate Jasmine and Rose entries under the Perfumes subsection, covering the …

• Omitting the specific yield figures (2.5-3 kg oil per tonne of jasmine blossom; under 0.5 g oil per kg of rose flowers), which the chapter gives to show how concentrated and valuable these oils are …