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Niaouli Nerol Type
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Chemotype: E-nerolidol / linalool type (marketed as nerol or nerolina type)
- PLANT PART
- leaves and branches
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- top-mid
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Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 60 / 100
- Note layer
- top-mid
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Using it thoughtfully
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 4%
- 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.
No phototoxic furocoumarin restriction was identified in the reviewed nerolina / nerolidol-type niaouli sources.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
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About this composition
This record treats the archive's 'nerol type' naming as the public nerolina / nerolidol-rich chemotype of Melaleuca quinquenervia. The quantitative backbone comes from a live Lotus Garden Botanicals Australia COA for M. quinquenervia ct nerolidol, supported by the 2002 Ireland et al. chemotype paper and CSIRO's species profile confirming that the Australian nerolina trade stream is the E-nerolidol-rich form. Plant Therapy's live nerolina page was used for a non-IFRA public topical dilution ceiling.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Nerolidol | 47.98% | 47.98–47.98% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCERTIFICATE of ANALYSIS (COA) Nerolina - LOT # NRA419EO1258 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20NEROLINA%20NRA419EO1258.pdf (GCMS peak results, E-Nerolidol 47.98%) |
| Linalool | 35.65% | 35.65–35.65% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceCERTIFICATE of ANALYSIS (COA) Nerolina - LOT # NRA419EO1258 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20NEROLINA%20NRA419EO1258.pdf (GCMS peak results, Linalool 35.65%) |
| 1,8-Cineole | 7.67% | 7.67–7.67% | monoterpene oxide | View sourceCERTIFICATE of ANALYSIS (COA) Nerolina - LOT # NRA419EO1258 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20NEROLINA%20NRA419EO1258.pdf (GCMS peak results, 1,8-Cineole 7.67%) |
| Piperitone | 0.92% | 0.92–0.92% | monoterpene ketone | View sourceCERTIFICATE of ANALYSIS (COA) Nerolina - LOT # NRA419EO1258 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20NEROLINA%20NRA419EO1258.pdf (GCMS peak results, Piperitone 0.92%) |
| Nerol | 0.9% | 0.9–0.9% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceCERTIFICATE of ANALYSIS (COA) Nerolina - LOT # NRA419EO1258 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20NEROLINA%20NRA419EO1258.pdf (GCMS peak results, Nerol 0.90%) |
| Viridiflorol | 0.77% | 0.77–0.77% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCERTIFICATE of ANALYSIS (COA) Nerolina - LOT # NRA419EO1258 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20NEROLINA%20NRA419EO1258.pdf (GCMS peak results, Viridiflorol 0.77%) |
| Elemol | 0.69% | 0.69–0.69% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCERTIFICATE of ANALYSIS (COA) Nerolina - LOT # NRA419EO1258 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20NEROLINA%20NRA419EO1258.pdf (GCMS peak results, Elemol 0.69%) |
| Terpinen-4-ol | 0.69% | 0.69–0.69% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceCERTIFICATE of ANALYSIS (COA) Nerolina - LOT # NRA419EO1258 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20NEROLINA%20NRA419EO1258.pdf (GCMS peak results, Terpinen-4-ol 0.69%) |
Profile source: CERTIFICATE of ANALYSIS (COA) Nerolina - LOT # NRA419EO1258; Chemical variation in the leaf essential oil of Melaleuca quinquenervia (Cav.) S.T. Blake; Australian Essential Oil Woody-plant Species Profile; All About White Cypress & Nerolina · https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20NEROLINA%20NRA419EO1258.pdf ; https://www.researchgate.net/publication/223794162_Chemical_variation_in_the_leaf_essential_oil_of_Melaleuca_quinquenervia_Cav_ST_Blake (chemotype 1 abstract: E-nerolidol 74-95%, linalool 14-30%) ; https://www.csiro.au/-/media/NFandC/Collections/Files/ATSC/Melaleuca-quinquenervia.pdf (Nerolina oil traded on linalool to E-nerolidol ratio) ; https://www.planttherapy.com/blogs/blog/all-about-white-cypress-nerolina (topical dilute to 2-4%; aromatic scent sweet floral and fresh cineolic aroma with slightly woody notes)
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 calming, gentle effects distinct from cineole-rich niaouli
- reported to support relaxation and skin comfort
- used in perfumery for a soft, floral-woody facet
- traditionally associated with soothing blends suitable for sensitive skin
- used in blends intended to promote gentle calm
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 · 3 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- The assigned archive id says 'nerol type', but the strongest public chemotype language for this material is nerolina / E-nerolidol-rich Melaleuca quinquenervia rather than a formal published 'nerol chemotype' label.
- max_dermal_pct 4 is based on Plant Therapy's public topical guidance ('Dilute to 2-4% in a carrier') rather than a directly readable product-specific IFRA certificate for the nerolidol chemotype.
- Odor intensity 60 is an archive normalization from supplier odor language such as 'sweet floral and fresh cineolic aroma with slightly woody notes' and 'fruity-floral and cineolic' rather than a source-native 0-100 measurement.