In order to distinguish between Labdanum Absolute (which is usually the absolute from concrete extract of the plant material) and Labdanum Gum Absolute, the suppliers have resorted to using various odd names for their products. These products should have at least One thing in common: alcohol solubility. Labdanum Resin Absolute is a fairly logical designation for the alcoholic extract of crude labdanum gum. In other words, it is an alcohol resinoid of labdanum, prepared in a one step hot or cold extraction. This product is also the cheapest of all the available alcohol soluble and gener. ally applicable labdanum extracts. Blends well with citrus oils.