Vetiver Essential Oil (Organic)
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Description
Vetiver Essential Oil (Organic) has a deep earthy aroma with damp root, dark wood, dry smoke, bitter earth, and balsamic depth. It does not behave like a light green grass oil. Vetiver comes from roots, and the scent keeps that underground weight: slow, dark, textured, and persistent.
The opening can feel damp, smoky, and heavy. As the sharper edge fades, the scent becomes drier and woodier, leaving a long root trace that works well in natural perfumes, soaps, beard products, body oils, incense blends, woody bases, amber accords, and blends with citrus, rose, sandalwood, patchouli, cedarwood, labdanum, frankincense, spice, or leather. It appeals when the desired impression is grounded, considered, and quietly austere rather than easy sweetness or quick freshness.
Organic status supports sourcing expectations, not a different smell. Used heavily, Vetiver can become muddy, burnt, swampy, heavy, or too dominant.
Essential oils can be applied topically once diluted with a carrier oil. They are widely used in cosmetic goods and handmade crafts.
Details
| Botanical Name | Vetiveria Zizanoides |
| Origin | Indonesia |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Plant Part | Root |
| Extraction | Steam Distillation |
| Note | Base |
| Colour | Dark Brown |
| Consistency | Heavy & Viscous |
| Scent | Vetiver has an earthy, woody scent characteristic of most essential oils derived from roots in the earth. |
| Blends With | Earthy, minty and woodsy oils. |
| Group | Earthy |
Cautions
Never use pure oils on the skin without diluting, never use internally, keep away from children and eyes, always check if there are any medical issues which could cause a problem. Seek help if you have any doubts.
