Vetiver Oil

Vetiver Oil, distilled from the roots of the Vetiveria zizanioides plant, is a deeply grounding and complex essential oil known for its rich, earthy, and woody aroma with subtle smoky and sweet undertones. This oil is obtained through steam distillation, capturing the essence of vetiver roots, which have been used in traditional perfumery and aromatherapy for their deep, earthy character.

In aromatherapy, Vetiver Oil is revered for its profound grounding character. Its deep and comforting scent is a popular choice for evening blends and meditation.

Vetiver Oil is also known as khus oil. It is a thick, slow-pouring oil with a smell of damp earth, dry roots and a little smoke, and it is one of the best-known base notes in perfumery because it anchors lighter top notes and slows their fade. The scent grows richer as it settles in a blend, so judge it after a few minutes rather than straight from the bottle.

A little goes a long way. For external aromatic use only, never taken by mouth. Add it a drop at a time, dilute it in a carrier oil before it touches skin and keep it away from the eyes. It suits diffuser blends, natural perfume recipes and scented personal-care recipes where a deep woody base is wanted.

The composition of Vetiver Oil, rich in sesquiterpenes such as vetiverol, isovalencenol, and khusimol, gives it its distinctive earthy, woody character.

Common Uses: Vetiver Oil is a prized ingredient in high-end perfumery for its sophisticated and complex scent. It's also incorporated into skincare formulations for its earthy fragrance, and in personal care products for its grounding scent.

Blends well with: Sandalwood, Lavender, Jasmine, and Rose, as well as other floral, woodsy, and citrus oils. These combinations leverage Vetiver Oil's earthy and rich notes, creating aromatic blends.

Aromatic Scent: Vetiver Oil offers a deep, earthy, and woody aroma with smoky and sweet nuances, providing a grounding and comforting olfactory experience.

Botanical Name: Vetiveria zizanioides

Plant Part: Roots