Jasmine Oil

Jasmine Oil is extracted from the flowers of Jasminum officinale. It smells intensely sweet and floral with a warm, heady depth underneath, the scent of a jasmine hedge on a hot night rather than the light note of the dried flower.

It is obtained through solvent extraction, which captures the heavier floral compounds that steam would drive off. Benzyl acetate, linalool and jasmone give the oil its character. Jasmine is often called the king of oils, and carries associations with purity, love and feminine allure across various cultures.

Also known as common jasmine or poet's jasmine, the plant gives an oil that is used in very small amounts, because the aroma is strong and rich. It is a concentrated oil for external use only: dilute it in a carrier oil before it touches the skin, keep it away from the eyes, and check for sensitivity first if you have allergies or sensitive skin.

How to use it

Use it in perfumery and body care, in skincare products, in massage oil blends and in a diffuser. It blends with Rose, Sandalwood, Bergamot and other citrus oils, as well as Frankincense and Patchouli. Bergamot is photosensitising, so keep treated skin out of direct sunlight for twelve hours, or diffuse instead. Technique tip: use it sparingly, a drop or two, since jasmine carries a long way and will smother lighter oils in a blend.

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