Maté Verte Absolute is prepared via solvent extraction of Ilex paraguariensis leaves, a wild-growing South American tree. In traditional use, these leaves are brewed to make a special tea enjoyed by the inhabitants of Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. The aroma of Mate Verte Absolute is rich and herbal, with a strong tea-like character that provides an appealing top note. This odor makes Mate Verte extremely useful within tea and jasmine compositions, providing a leafy and herbaceous contrast to floral and green fragrance.