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Cypress Leaf
Cupressus sempervirens L.
Chemotype: alpha-pinene / delta-3-carene type
- PLANT PART
- young leafy twigs
- EXTRACTION
- hydrodistillation
- AROMA NOTE
- top-mid
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What’s inside this oil?
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FOLLOW YOUR SENSES
Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 50 / 100
- Note layer
- top-mid
- Approximate tenacity
- 44–44 hours
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- No restriction cited
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- Unknown
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No phototoxic restriction was identified in the consulted public sources.
Contraindications & cautions
- moderateConsult a healthcare professional before using cypress leaf essential oil during pregnancy and nursing.
- moderateDo not use cypress essential oil on children under 3 years old.
- moderateFor external use only; do not use undiluted on the skin. Contains limonene and linalool at allergen-labeling levels; may cause skin, serious eye, and respiratory irritation and allergic skin reaction, so avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
An oil's character comes from its natural chemical composition. Explore each constituent to understand the connections.
About this composition
The directly read PMC study on Cupressus sempervirens leaf oil identified a leaf/twig oil dominated by alpha-pinene and delta-3-carene, with limonene and alpha-terpinolene as secondary markers. GoodScents supplier notes describe the raw material as young leafy twigs and characterize the odor as woody-resinous with a terpene note, while a 2025 IFRA statement for Cupressus sempervirens leaf oil lists leave-on categories as not limited.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| alpha-Pinene | 48.6% | 48.6–48.6% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceChemical composition, antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity of essential oil of Cupressus sempervirens from Algeria PMC HTML lines 1432 and 1830: alpha-pinene 48.6% |
| delta-3-Carene | 22.1% | 22.1–22.1% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceChemical composition, antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity of essential oil of Cupressus sempervirens from Algeria PMC HTML lines 1432 and 1830: delta-3-carene 22.1% |
| Limonene | 4.6% | 4.6–4.6% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceChemical composition, antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity of essential oil of Cupressus sempervirens from Algeria PMC HTML lines 1432 and 1830: limonene 4.6% |
| alpha-Terpinolene | 4.5% | 4.5–4.5% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceChemical composition, antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity of essential oil of Cupressus sempervirens from Algeria PMC HTML lines 1432 and 1830: alpha-terpinolene 4.5% |
Profile source: Chemical composition, antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity of essential oil of Cupressus sempervirens from Algeria; The Good Scents Company cypress leaf oil entry; Naturkosmos IFRA Statement IFRA 51 for Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Oil · https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4052795/ ; https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/es1004291.html ; https://naturkosmos.se/dokument/1027%20-%20Cypress%20IFRA-2.pdf
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for a grounding, composing effect during stress
- reported to support easy breathing when diffused
- used in massage blends for a cooling, decongesting sensation in the legs
- traditionally associated with easing occasional tension
- used in perfumery for its fresh, green, coniferous top-to-mid note
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 4 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- A directly read public safety monograph or supplier safety document with a numeric maximum dermal use level for Cupressus sempervirens leaf oil was not located, so max_dermal_pct remains null.
- Oxidation risk was not verified from the consulted public sources.
- max_dermal_pct 100 is based on the cited 2025 IFRA 51 statement for Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Oil showing leave-on fragrance categories as not limited, rather than on a separate aromatherapy-specific topical monograph.
- Odor intensity 50 is a normalization of GoodScents odor strength 'medium' rather than a native 0-100 measurement.