Characteristics
Vetiver essential oil features a deep, earthy aroma with soft woody and smoky undertones.
It evokes damp soil, warm wood and grounded calmness.
Elegant and timeless, it adds natural depth to cosmetics and fragrances, often used as a refined base note.
Properties and uses
- Cosmetics: Enhances creams, body oils and soaps with a sophisticated woody tone.
- Home: Perfect for diffusers and sprays, adding a touch of nature and balance to interiors.
- Perfumes: A classic base note that enriches citrus, floral and spicy blends.
- Laundry: A few drops create fresh, clean and subtly woody-scented fabrics.
- Candles: Brings warmth and a cozy, earthy mood to natural wax creations.
INCI
Parfum (Fragrance)
What do fragrance oils dissolve in?
Fragrance oils are hydrophobic and do not dissolve in water. They should always be blended in a carrier:
- Alcohol – ideal for perfumes, sprays and fresheners.
- Vegetable oils – suitable for massage blends and cosmetics.
- Polysorbate 80 – enables mixing with water.
- Augeo – suitable for perfumes and diffusers.
Notice
- The regulation of the European Parliament and the Council (EC) does not allow us to make medical claims on products. Therefore, we cannot provide you with further interesting information and must refer you to publicly available sources on the Internet.
- Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 on classification, labeling and packaging of substances and mixtures:
- Safety warning: May cause death if swallowed and enters the respiratory tract. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER immediately. DO NOT induce vomiting.
- Keep out of reach of children. Store locked up.
- Dispose of the contents/packaging by handing it over to an authorized person for waste management or returning it to the supplier.
- Please keep out of the reach of children and animals and use essential oils in a well-ventilated area. If your skin is sensitive, use gloves. Fragrance oils should always be handled with care and safety.
- Signal word: Warning
- H315 - Irritating to skin.
- H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319 – Causes serious eye irritation.
- H411 – Toxic to aquatic organisms, with long-term effects.
- P262 - Avoid getting in eyes, on skin or on clothing.
- P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/safety glasses/face shield.
- P273 - Avoid release to the environment.
- P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Flush continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if they are in place and it's easy - continue rinsing.
- P391 - Collect spilled product.