Geranium Oil Egyptian
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Geranium Oil Egyptian (Pelargonium graveolens) provides a medium-intensity floral-rosy profile, enriched by fresh and fruity accents, along with a subtle minty nuance. This natural ingredient is ideal for adding softness and character to high-end fragrances.
Premium Natural Ingredient for Perfumery
Geranium Oil Egyptian (Pelargonium graveolens) provides a medium-intensity floral-rosy profile, enriched by fresh and fruity accents, along with a subtle minty nuance. This natural ingredient is ideal for adding softness and character to high-end fragrances.
Premium Natural Ingredient for Perfumery
Geranium Oil Egyptian (Pelargonium graveolens) provides a medium-intensity floral-rosy profile, enriched by fresh and fruity accents, along with a subtle minty nuance. This natural ingredient is ideal for adding softness and character to high-end fragrances.
🔎 Botanical Name — Pelargonium Graveolens
📝 Odor Type — Floral Rosy
📈 Odor Strength — Medium
👃🏼 Odor Profile — Fresh, fruity, floral rosy (geraniol & citronellol), minty (menthone + iso menthone), citronella-like, fruity lychee, sparkling, peppery.
⚗️ Uses — Traditionally used in aromatic complexes. Only fine fragrances.
What is Geranium Oil?
Geranium Oil Egyptian is primarily sourced from plantations in Egypt, although it is also cultivated in Reunion Island and certain regions of China. The oil is obtained through steam distillation of sun-dried leaves, a crucial step that preserves the most significant aromatic molecules, including geraniol, citronellol, rose oxide, and traces of menthone and iso menthone. The final product is a light-yellow liquid, with yields typically ranging from 0.1% to 0.2% of the original plant material.
From an olfactory standpoint, Egyptian geranium stands out for its distinctive “rosy” note, further enhanced by hints of mint, lychee, and a delicate citronella-like facet. These aromatic components create a complex, floral-fruity character that is frequently employed in the heart notes of refined compositions. In artistic perfumery, Geranium Oil Egyptian is particularly valued in floral, chypre, and fougère fragrances, where it can balance richer essences (such as rose) without losing its own fresh, green identity.
Historically, geranium has also been imbued with symbolic meaning: according to certain legends, it was among the first plants to sprout in sacred locations, and various traditions claim that its scent repels negative influences. Today, however, its main value lies in the ability to impart a highly recognizable olfactory character, perfect for enriching premium formulas with a vivid yet well-balanced rosy flair.
Olfactive Description
Fresh, fruity, floral rosy (geraniol & citronellol), minty (menthone + iso menthone), citronella-like, fruity lychee, sparkling, peppery.
Specific character: floral rosy
Where it grows:
Reunion Island
China 🇨🇳
Egypt 🇪🇬
Method of Extraction:
It is obtained by distillation of the sun-dried leaves.
Chemistry:
The major components are Geraniol, citronellol, rose oxide, menthone, iso menthone.
Yield:
The yield is about 0,1 to 0,2%
Appearance:
It is a yellow liquid.
Impact:
Impacts in the middle note.
Use:
Geranium can be used in aromatic compositions. The product is used only in fine fragrances.
