Scotch Pine

Pinus sylvestris L.

Chemotype: beta-pinene / alpha-pinene / limonene type

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PLANT PART: needles
EXTRACTION: steam distillation
AROMA NOTE: top

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Aroma & character

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Aroma intensity: 60 / 100

Soft & subtleBold & expressive

Note layer: top
Approximate tenacity: 16–16 hours

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Cited dermal maximum · leave-on: 38%
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 public Scotch pine sources.

Contraindications & cautions

moderatePinaceae materials should be kept fresh because peroxide buildup increases dermal sensitization risk.

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Inside the oil

20 constituents

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About this composition

This record is anchored to a directly readable 2020 Nature's Gift GC report for steam-distilled Scotch pine needle oil and a live Good Scents entry for odor and substantivity. The reviewed lot is a classic monoterpene-dominant Scotch pine profile led by beta-pinene, alpha-pinene, limonene, and myrcene, with smaller camphene and alpha-terpineol fractions.

Constituent	Typical amount	Reported range	Chemical family	Source
beta-Pinene	39.93%	39.93–39.93%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Scotch Pine FR-59059 GC report https://naturesgift.com/wp-content/uploads/resources/ScotchPine_FR-59059_GC.pdf (page 1, beta-pinene 39.93%)
alpha-Pinene	33.35%	33.35–33.35%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Scotch Pine FR-59059 GC report https://naturesgift.com/wp-content/uploads/resources/ScotchPine_FR-59059_GC.pdf (page 1, alpha-pinene 33.35%)
Limonene	6.69%	6.69–6.69%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Scotch Pine FR-59059 GC report https://naturesgift.com/wp-content/uploads/resources/ScotchPine_FR-59059_GC.pdf (page 1, limonene 6.69%)
Myrcene	5.15%	5.15–5.15%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Scotch Pine FR-59059 GC report https://naturesgift.com/wp-content/uploads/resources/ScotchPine_FR-59059_GC.pdf (page 1, myrcene 5.15%)
Camphene	2.56%	2.56–2.56%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Scotch Pine FR-59059 GC report https://naturesgift.com/wp-content/uploads/resources/ScotchPine_FR-59059_GC.pdf (page 1, camphene 2.56%)
alpha-Terpineol	1.19%	1.19–1.19%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Scotch Pine FR-59059 GC report https://naturesgift.com/wp-content/uploads/resources/ScotchPine_FR-59059_GC.pdf (page 1, alpha-terpineol 1.19%)
Bornyl acetate	0.17%	0.17–0.17%	monoterpene ester	View source Scotch Pine FR-59059 GC report https://naturesgift.com/wp-content/uploads/resources/ScotchPine_FR-59059_GC.pdf (page 1, bornyl acetate 0.17%)
delta-3-Carene	0.76%	0.76–0.76%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Scotch Pine FR-59059 GC report https://naturesgift.com/wp-content/uploads/resources/ScotchPine_FR-59059_GC.pdf (page 1, delta 3 carene 0.76%)
Tricyclene	0.47%	0.47–0.47%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Scotch Pine FR-59059 GC report https://naturesgift.com/wp-content/uploads/resources/ScotchPine_FR-59059_GC.pdf (page 1, tricyclene 0.47%)
(E)-beta-Ocimene	0.55%	0.55–0.55%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Scotch Pine FR-59059 GC report https://naturesgift.com/wp-content/uploads/resources/ScotchPine_FR-59059_GC.pdf (page 1, (E) beta ocimene 0.55%)
Terpinolene	0.34%	0.34–0.34%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Scotch Pine FR-59059 GC report https://naturesgift.com/wp-content/uploads/resources/ScotchPine_FR-59059_GC.pdf (page 1, terpinolene 0.34%)
trans-Pinocarveol	0.39%	0.39–0.39%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Scotch Pine FR-59059 GC report https://naturesgift.com/wp-content/uploads/resources/ScotchPine_FR-59059_GC.pdf (page 1, trans-pinocarveol 0.39%)
Camphor	0.1%	0.1–0.1%	monoterpene ketone	View source Scotch Pine FR-59059 GC report https://naturesgift.com/wp-content/uploads/resources/ScotchPine_FR-59059_GC.pdf (page 1, camphor 0.10%)
Borneol	0.13%	0.13–0.13%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Scotch Pine FR-59059 GC report https://naturesgift.com/wp-content/uploads/resources/ScotchPine_FR-59059_GC.pdf (page 1, borneol 0.13%)
Terpinen-4-ol	0.13%	0.13–0.13%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Scotch Pine FR-59059 GC report https://naturesgift.com/wp-content/uploads/resources/ScotchPine_FR-59059_GC.pdf (page 1, terpinen-4-ol 0.13%)
Myrtenol	0.14%	0.14–0.14%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Scotch Pine FR-59059 GC report https://naturesgift.com/wp-content/uploads/resources/ScotchPine_FR-59059_GC.pdf (page 1, myrtenol 0.14%)
cis-Caryophyllene	1.55%	1.55–1.55%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Scotch Pine FR-59059 GC report https://naturesgift.com/wp-content/uploads/resources/ScotchPine_FR-59059_GC.pdf (page 1, cis-caryophyllene 1.55%)
gamma-Muurolene	0.97%	0.97–0.97%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Scotch Pine FR-59059 GC report https://naturesgift.com/wp-content/uploads/resources/ScotchPine_FR-59059_GC.pdf (page 1, gamma muurolene 0.97%)
Longifolene	0.26%	0.26–0.26%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Scotch Pine FR-59059 GC report https://naturesgift.com/wp-content/uploads/resources/ScotchPine_FR-59059_GC.pdf (page 1, longifolene 0.26%)
alpha-Humulene	0.24%	0.24–0.24%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Scotch Pine FR-59059 GC report https://naturesgift.com/wp-content/uploads/resources/ScotchPine_FR-59059_GC.pdf (page 1, alpha humulene 0.24%)

Profile source: Scotch Pine FR-59059 GC report; scotch pine needle oil, 8023-99-2 - The Good Scents Company · https://naturesgift.com/wp-content/uploads/resources/ScotchPine_FR-59059_GC.pdf ; https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/es1019031.html

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 fresh, invigorating, forest-like aroma
reported to support respiratory comfort in steam or diffuser use
traditionally associated with easing occasional physical fatigue and muscle discomfort
used in massage blends for muscle comfort after activity
used in perfumery and bath products for a classic, crisp pine-forest note

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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.

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No public source reviewed in this pass published a native 0-100 odor-intensity value; the archive's 60 is a normalization of The Good Scents Company's categorical 'medium' odor-strength label.