Rosemary Pure Essential Oil / Origin Spain

Rosemary Essential Oil (Salvia rosmarinus / Rosmarinus officinalis)

• Note: Rosmarinus officinalis has been reclassified as Salvia rosmarinus in recent botanical nomenclature. Both names refer to the same plant and oil.

Origin: Native to the Mediterranean region, now widely cultivated across Spain, Morocco, Tunisia, France, and Italy. Spain, Morocco, and Tunisia are among the largest producers. The oil is steam-distilled from the fresh flowering tops, leaves, and twigs of the rosemary plant, which belongs to the Lamiaceae (mint) family. Note that rosemary has been reclassified from Rosmarinus officinalis to Salvia rosmarinus, though the former name remains widely used in the essential oil trade. There are several chemotypes available - ct. cineole (the most common), ct. camphor, and ct. verbenone - each with a distinctly different chemical profile and scent character. Rosemary has been one of the most revered aromatic plants since ancient Greek and Roman times, with a deeply established place in perfumery and aromatic traditions worldwide.

Scent: Fresh, herbaceous, and strongly aromatic with a clean, camphoraceous, woody character. Bold and bracing - there's a bright, green, slightly minty quality balanced by a warm, resinous, balsamic depth. Subtly peppery with a faint, eucalyptus-like freshness. The cineole chemotype is the most fresh and penetrating, the camphor type is more piercing and sharp in character, and the verbenone type is softer, sweeter, and more herbaceous. Vibrant, complex, and immediately recognisable - a classic, timeless herbal scent.

Uses:

• A staple of natural perfumery - adds a fresh, herbaceous, aromatic quality and green brightness to blends
• A classic addition to diffuser blends, bringing a fresh, clean, herbaceous atmosphere to any space
• Widely used in candle making and soap crafting for its bold, fresh, herbal character
• Used in natural household products for its strong, clean scent profile
• Blends beautifully with lavender, cedarwood, frankincense, bergamot, lemon, peppermint, eucalyptus, basil, and geranium oils
• Popular in artisan fragrance work for herbal, aromatic, fresh, and masculine compositions
• Different chemotypes offer versatility - cineole for freshness, camphor for sharpness, verbenone for a softer, sweeter profile

Around the Home

• Add a few drops to a diffuser for a fresh, clean, and herbal scent
• DIY room sprays for a crisp, botanical aroma
• Add to homemade candles or wax melts for a fresh, woody-herbal fragrance
• Blend into reed diffuser base oils for a clean, long-lasting freshness
• Add to homemade cleaning solutions for a fresh, herbal scent (countertops, floors, kitchens)
• Potpourri refresher - drop onto dried potpourri for a bright, herbal lift

Personal Care & DIY Products

• Ingredient in homemade soaps for a fresh, herbaceous scent — always dilute properly and patch test before use
• Scent component in DIY perfume or cologne blends - adds a crisp, aromatic top note
• Add to sugar or salt scrubs for a fresh, herbal exfoliant
• Blend into body butters or lotion bars for a clean, botanical fragrance
• Add to homemade beard oils or balms for a fresh, woody character
• Blend into bath bombs or fizzes for a crisp, spa-like aroma
• Add to DIY shampoo bars or hair rinses for a fresh, herbal scent

Seasonal & Craft Uses

• Add to morning or daytime diffuser blends for a bright, fresh atmosphere
• Blend into DIY sachets for drawers, wardrobes, and linen cupboards
• Add to simmering stovetop potpourri with lemon peel, mint, and lavender
• Scent homemade gift soaps or bath salts for a classic, artisan touch
  
• Scent wreaths, garlands, or dried herb bundles for décor
• Perfect for fresh, clean fragrance blends year-round

Blending Ideas

• Pairs with lemon, orange, grapefruit, peppermint, lavender, eucalyptus, cedarwood, frankincense, tea tree, and basil
• Combine with lemon and peppermint for a bright, fresh room scent
• Layer with lavender and cedarwood for a soft, grounding diffuser blend
• Blend with eucalyptus and tea tree for a clean, crisp combination
• Mix with orange and frankincense for a warm, aromatic atmosphere

Important Information:

• For External Use only
• Rosemary oil is potent - always dilute well with a suitable carrier oil before applying to skin
• The camphor chemotype in particular should be used sparingly
• Not recommended for use on young children
• Consult a qualified medical professional before use if you have any pre-existing medical conditions
• Perform a patch test before use
• Consult a qualified professional before use if pregnant or nursing
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Store in a cool, dark place to preserve freshness

Available in 10ml, 30ml, 50ml and 100ml sizes

Supplied in glass amber bottles with inbuilt dropper and tamper evident cap

Due to the low flashpoint, we are unable to ship this item outside the UK

COA, MSDS, Technical Data Sheet available on request

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