LYALIN CO., LTD.
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Sompoi (Acacia concinna) Extract (Aroma) — 10 ml
Herbsmetics
EO-ZS09671-10
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360.00
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350.00
🌿 Introduction
Sompoi Extract (Aroma) — derived from the pods of Acacia concinna, commonly known in Thailand as “สมอป่อย (Sompoi)” — is a unique botanical essence with a clean, tangy-green, and softly woody aroma. Traditionally known as Shikakai in Ayurveda, this tropical acacia species has long been used as a natural cleanser and hair tonic — its name literally meaning “fruit for the hair.”
The aromatic extract, however, reveals another dimension of Sompoi: fresh, vegetal, slightly sour-sweet, and grounding, evoking the scent of green pods drying in the sun and rain-soaked woodlands after a storm.
At Herbsmetics, Sompoi Extract (Aroma) is featured in our Perfume & Botanical Composition Workshops in Phuket as a symbol of earthy cleanliness and Thai heritage, introducing guests to the lesser-known aromatic treasures of local botanicals.
🌸 Aroma Profile
Top Notes: Fresh, green, slightly tangy.
Heart Notes: Earthy, woody, mildly sour-sweet like tamarind or green tea.
Base Nuance: Warm, clean, subtly leathery and nutty.
The overall impression is natural, refreshing, and quietly exotic, blending the familiarity of tropical wood with the cleanliness of herbal soap.
🌍 Origins & Cultural Heritage
Origin: Native to Thailand, India, and Southeast Asia.
Traditional Use: For centuries, Sompoi pods have been dried, powdered, and used in Ayurvedic and Thai herbal formulations for cleansing hair and skin, balancing scalp oils, and promoting natural shine.
Cultural Symbolism: Represents purity, renewal, and connection to nature’s cycles of rain and sun.
Modern Application: The aromatic extract introduces this familiar herbal ingredient into natural perfumery, spa rituals, and wellness products, where its scent conveys earthy freshness and botanical authenticity.
⚗️ Production & Extraction
Extraction Method: Hydroalcoholic or CO₂-based extraction from the dried pods of Acacia concinna, retaining the volatile and semi-volatile aromatic compounds.
Key Compounds: Saponins, acacic acid derivatives, and trace aldehydes — responsible for its clean, tangy-green and woody scent.
Quality: Light amber to golden-brown extract with medium aromatic strength.
Distinctiveness: Unlike essential oils, Sompoi Extract is non-volatile yet aromatic, offering both olfactory depth and mild natural surfactant properties — making it a functional fragrance ingredient.
💎 Benefits & Unique Advantages
In Herbsmetics Workshops, Sompoi Extract (Aroma) is used to teach local botanical storytelling in perfumery:
Use in low to moderate concentrations (1–5%) in aromatic formulations. Test for stability in emulsions. For external use only. Store away from direct sunlight and humidity.
🌟 Why Choose Herbsmetics Sompoi Extract (Aroma)?
Sompoi Extract (Aroma) — derived from the pods of Acacia concinna, commonly known in Thailand as “สมอป่อย (Sompoi)” — is a unique botanical essence with a clean, tangy-green, and softly woody aroma. Traditionally known as Shikakai in Ayurveda, this tropical acacia species has long been used as a natural cleanser and hair tonic — its name literally meaning “fruit for the hair.”
The aromatic extract, however, reveals another dimension of Sompoi: fresh, vegetal, slightly sour-sweet, and grounding, evoking the scent of green pods drying in the sun and rain-soaked woodlands after a storm.
At Herbsmetics, Sompoi Extract (Aroma) is featured in our Perfume & Botanical Composition Workshops in Phuket as a symbol of earthy cleanliness and Thai heritage, introducing guests to the lesser-known aromatic treasures of local botanicals.
🌸 Aroma Profile
Top Notes: Fresh, green, slightly tangy.
Heart Notes: Earthy, woody, mildly sour-sweet like tamarind or green tea.
Base Nuance: Warm, clean, subtly leathery and nutty.
The overall impression is natural, refreshing, and quietly exotic, blending the familiarity of tropical wood with the cleanliness of herbal soap.
🌍 Origins & Cultural Heritage
Origin: Native to Thailand, India, and Southeast Asia.
Traditional Use: For centuries, Sompoi pods have been dried, powdered, and used in Ayurvedic and Thai herbal formulations for cleansing hair and skin, balancing scalp oils, and promoting natural shine.
Cultural Symbolism: Represents purity, renewal, and connection to nature’s cycles of rain and sun.
Modern Application: The aromatic extract introduces this familiar herbal ingredient into natural perfumery, spa rituals, and wellness products, where its scent conveys earthy freshness and botanical authenticity.
⚗️ Production & Extraction
Extraction Method: Hydroalcoholic or CO₂-based extraction from the dried pods of Acacia concinna, retaining the volatile and semi-volatile aromatic compounds.
Key Compounds: Saponins, acacic acid derivatives, and trace aldehydes — responsible for its clean, tangy-green and woody scent.
Quality: Light amber to golden-brown extract with medium aromatic strength.
Distinctiveness: Unlike essential oils, Sompoi Extract is non-volatile yet aromatic, offering both olfactory depth and mild natural surfactant properties — making it a functional fragrance ingredient.
💎 Benefits & Unique Advantages
- Earthy-Clean Aroma: Evokes the scent of traditional herbal washing rituals.
- Natural Balance: Bridges green and woody tones in natural compositions.
- Cultural Authenticity: A rare Thai aromatic not found in Western perfumery.
- Functional Duality: Adds gentle cleansing or soothing character to formulations.
In Herbsmetics Workshops, Sompoi Extract (Aroma) is used to teach local botanical storytelling in perfumery:
- Demonstrates how traditional herbs can become contemporary scent notes.
- Encourages blending Sompoi with florals (jasmine, champaca) or woods (sandalwood, vetiver) to evoke tropical authenticity.
- Connects participants with the heritage of Thai herbal culture through scent.
- Perfumery: Adds an earthy-green, “natural clean” undertone to botanical compositions.
- Spa & Wellness Blends: Perfect for Thai-style herbal scrubs, oils, or diffuser blends.
- Aromatherapy: Promotes grounding and renewal — like the freshness after rain.
- Cosmetics: Enhances natural shampoos, balms, or cleansers with a mild, clean scent.
Use in low to moderate concentrations (1–5%) in aromatic formulations. Test for stability in emulsions. For external use only. Store away from direct sunlight and humidity.
🌟 Why Choose Herbsmetics Sompoi Extract (Aroma)?
- 100% natural aromatic extract of Acacia concinna (Thai Sompoi).
- Captures the essence of Thailand’s traditional herbal heritage — clean, green, and earthy.
- Functional and aromatic — ideal for both perfumery and wellness formulations.
- Featured in our Phuket Workshops, where guests explore how local Thai botanicals like Sompoi connect tradition, sustainability, and modern natural artistry.
