TEA TREE ESSENTIAL OIL - Australia
Tea Tree Essential Oil
Fresh · Herbaceous · Woody
Melaleuca alternifolia
Steam distilled from the aromatic leaves of Tea Tree grown on Bundjalung Country, Australia, this distinctly Australian essential oil has a fresh, penetrating fragrance shaped by green leaves, herbs and warm woods.
Its aroma opens bright and diffusive, with a characteristic clean, almost medicinal freshness. Beneath this lies a gently spicy-herbaceous character and subtle woody warmth that becomes more apparent as the fragrance settles.
Tea Tree is unmistakable, but when considered beyond its familiar household associations, it reveals a complex aromatic profile of fresh leaves, dry herbs, spice and wood.
A botanical expression of Australian leaves, warm earth and aromatic bushland.
The aroma
Fresh · Herbaceous · Woody · Gently Spiced
Botanical Notes
Tea Tree — Melaleuca alternifolia
Tea Tree belongs to the Myrtaceae family, alongside Eucalyptus, Kunzea, Lemon Myrtle and many other aromatic Australian plants.
The leaves are steam distilled to capture their intensely aromatic volatile oils.
Its fragrance is fresh and diffusive with a penetrating green-herbal opening, followed by softly spicy and woody undertones.
Botanical Profile
Botanical name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Plant family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Australia — Bundjalung Country
Plant part: Leaves
Extraction: Steam distillation
Aroma family: Herbaceous · Woody
Perfume note: Top
Aroma: Fresh and diffusive with a penetrating green-herbal character, gentle spice and subtle woody warmth
Blends Beautifully With
Australian Botanicals: Eucalyptus · Kunzea · Fragonia · Australian Sandalwood
Citrus: Bergamot · Lemon · Mandarin · Orange · Petitgrain
Herbs: Lavender · Rosemary · Clary Sage · Marjoram · Peppermint · Thyme · Basil
Spice: Black Pepper · Ginger · Clove Bud · Cinnamon Bark · Nutmeg
Florals: Geranium · Neroli · Palmarosa · Chamomile
Woods & Forest: Cypress · Fir · Sandalwood
Resins: Myrrh
Tea Tree works particularly well when paired with citrus, aromatic herbs and woods. These materials soften its sharper edges while allowing its fresh Australian-leaf character to remain distinctive.
The Ritual
Add a few drops to a diffuser when you want a distinctly fresh, green and herbaceous atmosphere.
For topical formulations, dilute appropriately in a carrier oil before applying to the skin.
In botanical blending, Tea Tree can introduce a crisp aromatic edge to citrus, herbs and forest-inspired compositions.
Try Tea Tree + Lemon + Australian Sandalwood for a fresh Australian botanical blend.
Or Tea Tree + Lavender + Mandarin for something softer and more rounded.
For a more evocative bushland composition, try Tea Tree + Kunzea + Australian Sandalwood — aromatic leaves moving into warm native woods.
Ingredients
100% Pure Tea Tree Essential Oil — Melaleuca alternifolia
Steam distilled from the leaves.
Grown on Bundjalung Country, Australia.
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 and keep out of reach of children.
Tea Tree oil becomes more prone to skin sensitisation as it oxidises, so storage is particularly important. Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight, and avoid using oil that has noticeably changed in aroma or quality.