Description
Cistus Essential Oil, 30ml | Perfume Blends
Cistus essential oil lends warm, ambery depth to natural perfume and aromatic blends. Steam-distilled from the leaves and twigs of Cistus ladanifer, it carries dry herbal and slightly honeyed notes. This 30ml bottle is a concentrated fragrance ingredient for blending, with a little adding character to citrus and woody compositions.
Benefits and uses
- Warm, ambery aroma with herbal and honeyed notes.
- A base note for natural perfumes and aromatic blends.
- 100% Cistus ladanifer essential oil; 30ml, dilute for skin use.
Details
| Botanical name | Cistus ladanifer (gum rockrose) |
|---|---|
| Origin | Spain and Portugal |
| Part used | Leaves and twigs |
| Extraction | Steam-distilled |
| Aroma | Warm, ambery, herbal |
| Size | 1oz (30ml) |
| Ingredients | 100% Cistus ladanifer oil |
How to use cistus essential oil
- Aromatic blends: use a small amount with complementary oils, following the directions for your equipment or formulation.
- Perfume or body oil: blend into a suitable carrier or perfume base before applying to skin. Follow ingredient-specific dilution guidance.
Essential oils are concentrated. Always dilute before use on skin, patch test first, keep away from eyes and out of reach of children, and do not take internally. If you are pregnant or nursing, check with your doctor before use.
Frequently asked questions
Is cistus the same as labdanum?
They come from the same shrub. Labdanum is the gum; cistus essential oil is distilled from the leaves and twigs.
What does it smell like?
Warm, dry and ambery, with herbal and slightly honeyed notes.
Why is it expensive?
The shrub grows in a limited area, and most of its scent goes into labdanum products.
Read where cistus oil comes from and how it is made.
For external use only. Patch test before first use, avoid the eyes and stop use if irritation occurs.
Is cistus essential oil also called rock rose oil?
Yes. Rock rose and cistus are common names for oil from Cistus ladanifer. Compare the botanical name, extraction and pack details; the different common names alone do not identify a different ingredient.
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