ROSEMARY ESSENTIAL OIL
Rosemary Essential Oil
Herbal · Green · Woody
Salvia rosmarinus
syn. Rosmarinus officinalis
Steam distilled from the aromatic leaves of Rosemary grown in Tunisia, this essential oil captures the unmistakable freshness of the herb with considerably more depth than its familiar culinary association suggests.
It opens strong, fresh and intensely herbaceous with a cool, almost minty-green quality. As it settles, the sharper green notes soften into clean woods and a gently balsamic warmth.
Rosemary has long held a place within aromatic traditions. The ancient Greeks and Romans associated the herb with remembrance and used its fragrant foliage in ceremonial and aromatic preparations.
In botanical perfumery, its distinctive green character brings structure, freshness and aromatic lift, particularly to citrus, woods, herbs and spice.
A botanical of aromatic leaves, green stems and sun-warmed Mediterranean earth.
The aroma
Herbal · Green · Fresh · Woody
Botanical Notes
Rosemary — Salvia rosmarinus
syn. Rosmarinus officinalis
Rosemary belongs to the Lamiaceae family, alongside Lavender, Sage, Clary Sage and many other intensely aromatic herbs.
The leaves are steam distilled to produce an essential oil whose fragrance can vary according to climate, altitude, growing conditions and the particular plant material being distilled.
Tunisian Rosemary begins strong, smooth and penetrating, with fresh woody-herbaceous notes and a distinctive minty-green undertone. As the fragrance dries down, it develops a cleaner woody and softly balsamic character.
This evolution makes Rosemary particularly interesting in perfumery, it is much more than simply the smell of the fresh culinary herb.
Botanical Profile
Botanical name: Salvia rosmarinus
Synonym: Rosmarinus officinalis
Plant family: Lamiaceae
Origin: Tunisia
Plant part: Leaves
Extraction: Steam distillation
Aroma family: Herbal · Green
Perfume note: Middle
Aroma: Strong and fresh with penetrating woody-herbaceous notes, a cool minty-green nuance and a clean woody-balsamic drydown
Blends Beautifully With
Citrus: Bergamot · Grapefruit · Lemon · Lime · Mandarin · Orange · Petitgrain
Herbs: Lavender · Peppermint · Basil · Oregano
Spice: Black Pepper · Cardamom · Cinnamon Bark · Clove Bud · Ginger
Woods: Cedarwood Atlas · Pine
Resins: Frankincense
Florals: Geranium · Rose Geranium
Fresh Botanicals: Cajeput · Citronella · Lemongrass · Melissa
Rosemary is particularly beautiful in aromatic and green fragrance structures. Traditionally it appears in citrus colognes, lavender waters, fougères and forest-inspired perfumes.
It also works wonderfully as a counterpoint to sweeter materials, bringing definition and freshness where a composition might otherwise become too soft.
The Ritual
Add a few drops to a diffuser when you want a fresh, herbaceous atmosphere with the feeling of an aromatic garden.
For body or massage formulations, dilute appropriately in a carrier oil before applying to the skin.
In botanical perfumery, Rosemary works beautifully through the aromatic heart of a composition, connecting citrus top notes with herbs, woods and resins.
Try Rosemary + Lemon + Cedarwood Atlas for something bright, green and clean.
Or Rosemary + Bergamot + Frankincense for a more sophisticated aromatic composition with citrus brightness over resinous depth.
For an Australian-inspired variation, Rosemary + Kunzea + Australian Sandalwood would be beautiful.
Ingredients
100% Pure Rosemary Essential Oil — Salvia rosmarinus
(syn. Rosmarinus officinalis)
Steam distilled from the leaves.
Origin: Tunisia.
Safety
For external use only. Do not ingest or apply undiluted to the skin. Dilute appropriately before topical application.
Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas. Keep out of reach of children and store tightly closed away from heat and direct sunlight.