Botanical Name

Lavandula angustifolia

Country of Origin

France

Distillation Method

Steam Distillation

Supplier & Cultivation Method

Givaudan (Cultivated)

History & Botanical Information

Lavender is native to the Mediterranean, with four main species worldwide. True lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, is the plant commonly referred to as relaxing.

Energetic Effects

Lavender is thought to help release stressed and stuck emotions.

Botanical Name

Anthemis nobilis

Country of Origin

Italy

Distillation Method

Steam Distillation

Supplier & Cultivation Method

Givaudan (Cultivated)

History & Botanical Information

Roman Chamomile is a small, creeping plant native to western Europe. It is cultivated in England, Belgium, France, and Hungary. Used in ancient Egypt for fevers and to soothe irritated skin.

Energetic Effects

Roman Chamomile is believed to promote a sense of inner peace.

Botanical Name

Citrus reticulata

Country of Origin

Italy

Distillation Method

Steam Distillation

Supplier & Cultivation Method

Givaudan (Cultivated)

History & Botanical Information

Mandarin is native to China and Indo-China and was introduced to Europe in the 1800s. Today it is cultivated in various climates worldwide. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is used to regulate Qi and enhance digestion.

Energetic Effects

Mandarin is known for promoting emotional stability.

Botanical Name

Citrus × Aurantium Var. Amara

Country of Origin

Morocco

Distillation Method

Steam Distillation

Supplier & Cultivation Method

Firmenich (Cultivated)

History & Botanical Information

Neroli is derived from the bitter orange tree, which produces three different essential oils. Most of the oil is produced in the south of France, Italy, Morocco, and Tunisia. The flowers need to be distilled immediately after picking in the fields to avoid off-notes from developing.

Energetic Effects

Neroli is believed to provide reassurance and renewal.

Botanical Name

Myristica fragrans

Country of Origin

Indonesia

Distillation Method

Steam Distillation

Supplier & Cultivation Method

Givaudan (Cultivated)

History & Botanical Information

Nutmeg is native to the Moluccas, east of Indonesia, and has been distributed globally for centuries thanks to Arabic trade routes. Nutmeg was traditionally used as a muscle relaxant.

Energetic Effects

Nutmeg is thought to have calming and peaceful energetic effects.

Botanical Name

Boswellia carterii

Country of Origin

Somalia

Distillation Method

CO2 Extraction

Supplier & Cultivation Method

Firmenich (Wild Harvest)

History & Botanical Information

The word “Frankincense” comes from the Old French words “franc encens,” where “franc” means 'high quality' or 'pure', and “encens” means 'incense'. The harvesting method, where incisions cause resin to seep from the tree, has remained unchanged for thousands of years. Careful selection of suppliers is essential to ensure ethical harvesting.

Energetic Effects

Frankincense, with historical religious and spiritual uses, is believed to be both grounding and etheric. It is considered an excellent meditation tool that assists in focusing the mind, for purification and cleansing, and it’s derived from the word “Franc", meaning pure. It is thought to cleanse the aura of negative energies.

Botanical Name

Pogostemon cablin

Country of Origin

Indonesia

Distillation Method

Steam Distillation

Supplier & Cultivation Method

Givaudan (Cultivated)

History & Botanical Information

Patchouli’s use dates back to the 1800s. Increased trade between India and Europe led to textiles being imported with crushed dried leaves as insect protection, introducing the scent to the West.

Traditionally, it has been used medicinally in Asia and is considered an important base note in perfumery.

Energetic Effects

Patchouli is believed to have grounding and centering effects. It is said to pull us back to earth, slow our vibration, and help settle mental exhaustion.

Botanical Name

Vetiveria zizanioides

Country of Origin

Réunion Island

Distillation Method

Steam Distillation

Supplier & Cultivation Method

Essencia (Cultivated)

History & Botanical Information

Vetiver is a dense perennial grass that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is known for its strong root system, with the oil distilled from its roots. Vetiver is used for various purposes, including soil erosion control and repelling insects.

Energetic Effects

Vetiver Bourbon is believed to have nourishing, restoring, and reconnecting energetic effects.

Botanical Name

Juniperus virginiana

Country of Origin

USA

Distillation Method

Steam Distillation

Supplier & Cultivation Method

Givaudan (Wild Harvest)

History & Botanical Information

Virginian Cedarwood, also known as Eastern Red Cedar, is a slow evergreen tree native to North America. Before 1917, Western Red Cedar was primarily used for making pencils, and wood residue was used for distillation. The trees are predominantly wild-harvested, and care is needed to maintain their conservation status.

Energetic Effects

Virginian Cedarwood is thought to have grounding and calming energetic effects.