Scots Pine Pure Essential Oil

Scots Pine Essential Oil (Pinus sylvestris)

Origin: Native to Europe and northern Asia, found widely across Scotland, Scandinavia, Russia, the Baltic states, and parts of central Europe. It is one of the most widely distributed pine species in the world. The oil is steam-distilled from the needles and small twigs of the Scots pine tree, which belongs to the Pinaceae (pine) family. Scots pine is one of the most iconic trees of the northern European landscape and holds deep cultural significance across Scottish, Scandinavian, and Russian traditions. It has a long-established place in aromatic traditions and remains a valued ingredient in perfumery and artisan fragrance work.

Scent: Fresh, clean, and brightly resinous with a crisp, green, coniferous character. Bold and bracing – there's a sharp, turpentine-like freshness balanced by a warm, sweet, balsamic depth. Subtly dry and earthy with a faint, herbaceous, slightly camphoraceous undertone. Vibrant, grounding, and immediately recognisable – a classic, robust pine scent that is sharper and more resinous than fir oils, with a distinctive, bracing, northern European character.

Uses:

• Valued in natural perfumery as a fresh, resinous, coniferous accent – adds a bold, green, forest-like quality and bracing brightness to blends
• A classic addition to diffuser blends, bringing a fresh, crisp, woodland atmosphere to any space
• Widely used in candle making and soap crafting for its bold, classic pine character
• Used in natural household products for its strong, clean, fresh scent profile
• Blends beautifully with cedarwood, eucalyptus, juniper, spruce, cypress, lavender, rosemary, bergamot, frankincense, and lemon oils
• Popular in artisan fragrance work for woody, green, fresh, forest, and masculine compositions

Around the Home

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

Personal Care & DIY Products

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

Seasonal & Craft Uses

• Scent pinecones, ornaments, wreaths, or garlands for holiday décor
• Add to winter diffuser blends for a cosy, cabin-like atmosphere
• Add to simmering stovetop potpourri with orange peel, cinnamon, and clove
• Blend into DIY sachets for drawers, wardrobes, and linen cupboards
• Scent homemade gift soaps or bath salts for a classic, artisan touch
• Use in homemade playdough for a sensory craft activity
• Perfect for festive and winter-themed fragrance blends

Blending Ideas

• Pairs with eucalyptus, cedarwood, juniper berry, lemon, orange, grapefruit, rosemary, lavender, tea tree and frankincense
• Combine with cedarwood and juniper berry for a deep, woodland room scent
• Layer with eucalyptus and tea tree for a clean, crisp diffuser blend
• Blend with orange and cinnamon for a warm, festive combination
• Mix with lavender and lemon for a fresh, balanced atmosphere

Important Information:

• For External Use Only
• Always dilute with a suitable carrier oil before applying to skin
• May cause skin sensitivity – always 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 – conifer oils can oxidise over time and oxidised pine oil is more likely to cause skin sensitivity

Available in 5ml, 10ml, 30ml and 50ml sizes

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

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

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Part of our proceeds go to planting native and rare or endangered trees from around the World. We now have over thirty different species including Swamp Cypress, Bristlecone Pine, Giant Redwood, Ginkgo Biloba, Scots Pine, Dawn Redwood, Colorado White Fir, Engelmann Spruce, Atlas Cedar and Lebanon Cedar to name but a few.