Guaiacwood Oil

Guaiacwood Oil, distilled from the heartwood of the Bulnesia sarmientoi tree, is a cherished essential oil with a sweet, woody, and slightly smoky aroma. This oil is obtained through steam distillation, capturing the essence of Guaiacwood, which has been used as a source of natural incense. Originating from the forests of South America, Guaiacwood Oil is celebrated in aromatherapy and perfumery for its grounding, balancing scent.

Guaiacwood Oil is also written as Guaiac Wood Oil. The scent is smooth and sweet-woody with a smoky note in the background, and it is used in perfumery as a base note that anchors lighter floral and citrus oils.

In aromatherapy, Guaiacwood Oil is valued for its grounding character. Its rich, balsamic scent is a popular choice for creating a sense of calm and tranquility when diffused.

The composition of Guaiacwood Oil, rich in guaiol and bulnesol, gives it its distinctive rich, balsamic character.

Common Uses: Guaiacwood Oil is incorporated into perfumes and fragrant products for its alluring, woody aroma. It's also used in massage oil blends and in skincare formulations for its scent.

Blends well with: Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Rose, and Jasmine, as well as citrus and floral oils. These combinations leverage Guaiacwood Oil's warm, woody notes, creating grounding and uplifting blends.

Aromatic Scent: Guaiacwood Oil offers a rich, sweet, and smoky aroma with balsamic undertones, providing a comforting and grounding olfactory experience.

How to use it

Use it in a diffuser, in natural perfume and solid fragrance, or diluted in a carrier oil for a massage or body oil. Technique tip: start with a single drop in a blend and let it settle before adding more, since the smoky note is strong. It pairs well with sandalwood and cedarwood. For external aromatic use only, never taken by mouth; keep away from eyes and out of reach of children.

Botanical Name: Bulnesia sarmientoi

Plant Part: Heartwood