(Magnolia champaca, formerly Michelia champaca) from India, solvent extracted from the yellow blossoms of the Golden Champa tree. It is described as as a delicate dry-floral, lush, honeyed, exotic-floral with deep fruity, tea-like undertones with notes of Orange Blossom, Ylang Ylang and Carnation. Many describe it as having a "bubble gum" fruitiness combined with spices like star anise. It is expensive, over $700 for 1/2 oz and ranging up to $5,000 per kilo. It is one of the key ingredients in Joy, one of the world's most costly perfumes.
White Champaca (magnolia alba) and Red Champaca are also available. The White is a sister oil with a honey note, creamy, buttery quality with hints of banana blossom and lemon. If it is only distilled from the leaves, then may be quite different. Look up the characteristics before or if you decide on getting Champa. There are around 65 different species.
Generally considered non-toxic, moderate skin-sensitizing, non-irritating in low doses. Dilute well to under 1% for topical use.
CHARACTER: "Loving Life”. "Scent of Serenity,""Fragrance of the Divine,”—Embracing, enfolding, instantly transporting, rich, sensuous, dreams fulfilled, pure luxury, delight across the levels and layers. Magnetizes through radiance. Warm twilight air in a temple garden. Golden silk illuminated by candlelight.
ETHERIC COLORS: Golden Amber, Soft Apricot Blush, Gold light
CRYSTALS: Unakite, Iolite, Seraphinite, Sunstone, Citrine, Amber, Rose Quartz, Pink Tourmaline, Clear Quartz, Selenite, Lepidolite
ASTRO: Leo, Libra, Sun, Venus
CHAKRA: Heart, Sacral, subtle Crown
ELEMENT: Fire, Soft Water
MUSICAL: A OR E; Indian classical strings (sitar, sarangi), warm alto voice, slow flowing rhythm
ELEMENT: Water and subtle Fire
ASTRO: Moon, Venus, Scorpio, Pisces
PERFUME NOTE: Middle
ENERGY TYPE: 3, 2 elevated and luminous rather than heavy.
USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: euphoria, calm, focus, reclaiming sensual confidence, Tranquil contemplation
USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES: Need for comfort; Fear; Burdens of responsibility, confused, fuzzy, struggling, stress
USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES: Possibly vertigo and headaches, rheumatism, fever
PROPERTIES: Aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial
Blends well with Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Carnation, Violet
BLENDS: Kachina, Tropical Trail, Twelve Flowers, Floral Weave, Kiva Dream,, Manipura, Rose Quartz,
Constituents include 2-phenylethanol, methyl linoleate, indole, and methyl anthranilate. It contains bioactive alkaloids (liriodenine), flavonoids (quercetin), saponins, tannins, and terpenoids
ARCHETYPES: GOLDEN EMPRESS, GOURMET, LOVER, ARTIST, DESIGNER, ENCHANTRESS, DEVOTED BELOVED, RADIANT MUSE
PERSONALITY:
+Feminine magnetism not through force, but embodied warmth. Gentle & charismatic.
- +Bewitches those who enter their presence. Beautiful from within. Exude purity and grace. Enjoy being admired.
- +May be a creative performer and/or a spiritual seeker.
- + Also make good designers, artists, gardeners. Could even be a romance novel author if they like writing.
+ Enjoys the scent and aroma of flowers, so would enjoy a flower shop.
- +May be attracted to mystical realms.
+ Has the ability to transcend the daily battles of existence. They seem to have limitless vitality even bordering on immortality.
+ Like the perfume, they have enchanted the world since time began.
+ Joyful, devoted, happy, comfortable with who they are.
+ They have an ability to really listen, and they will have people lining up for a smile.
-If negative, may tend towards indulgence.
Not overt sexual like Jasmine.
Not heady and intoxicating like Tuberose.
Not innocent like Neroli.
