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French Rose Geranium
Pelargonium graveolens var. roseum
Chemotype: citronellol / geraniol type
- PLANT PART
- leaves and tops
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- mid
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FOLLOW YOUR SENSES
Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 82 / 100
- Note layer
- mid
- Approximate tenacity
- 60–72 hours
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 9%
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- medium
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
Contraindications & cautions
- minorOral use should be avoided by individuals taking drugs metabolized by CYP2B6 (e.g. bupropion, cyclophosphamide, methadone, tamoxifen, valproate), since geranium oil constituents may inhibit this pathway; no interaction is reported for topical or inhalation use.
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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
French rose geranium is a rose-scented Pelargonium graveolens distillate. Public rose-geranium technical sheets and peer-reviewed profiles consistently place citronellol and geraniol at the center of the profile, with citronellyl formate, linalool, and isomenthone as recurrent secondary markers.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citronellol | 30.5% | 18–43% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceISO 4731:2012 Essential oil of geranium (Pelargonium x spp.); Phytochemical constituents and therapeutic effects of the essential oil of rose geranium cultivated in Lebanon ISO Table 1 line 156; Lebanon profile reporting citronellol 30.5% |
| Geraniol | 12.8% | 5–20% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceISO 4731:2012 Essential oil of geranium (Pelargonium x spp.); Phytochemical constituents and therapeutic effects of the essential oil of rose geranium cultivated in Lebanon ISO Table 1 line 157; Lebanon profile reporting trans-geraniol 12.8% |
| Citronellyl formate | 15.9% | 4–12% | monoterpene ester | View sourceISO 4731:2012 Essential oil of geranium (Pelargonium x spp.); Phytochemical constituents and therapeutic effects of the essential oil of rose geranium cultivated in Lebanon ISO Table 1 line 153; Lebanon profile reporting citronellyl formate 15.9% |
| Linalool | 8.6% | 2–11% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceISO 4731:2012 Essential oil of geranium (Pelargonium x spp.); Phytochemical constituents and therapeutic effects of the essential oil of rose geranium cultivated in Lebanon ISO Table 1 line 151; Lebanon profile reporting linalool 8.6% |
| Isomenthone | 8% | 4–10% | monoterpene ketone | View sourceISO 4731:2012 Essential oil of geranium (Pelargonium x spp.); Phytochemical constituents and therapeutic effects of the essential oil of rose geranium cultivated in Lebanon ISO Table 1 line 150; Lebanon profile reporting isomenthone 8.0% |
Profile source: Rose Geranium Essential Oil COA/TDS/IFRA - LTSH; French Rose Geranium Essential Oil - Hermitage Oils; ISO 4731:2012 Essential oil of geranium (Pelargonium x spp.); Phytochemical constituents and therapeutic effects of the essential oil of rose geranium cultivated in Lebanon · https://ltsh.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AEGER.pdf ; https://hermitageoils.com/product/french-rose-geranium-essential-oil/ ; ISO 4731:2012 Table 1 ; South African Journal of Botany rose geranium Lebanon profile
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 balancing and uplifting mood
- reported to support emotional calm during times of stress
- used in skincare blends for a soothing, harmonizing facet
- traditionally associated with balancing and comforting effects in women's wellness aromatherapy traditions
- used in perfumery as a rose-substitute note with a green, minty-rosy character
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 · 2 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- The odor_intensity value normalizes Hermitage Oils' description of this French distillate as 'intense' and strongly persistent on strip rather than coming from a published 0-100 sensory scale.
- No public source located in this pass supplied measured volatility-rate values.