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White Cognac
Vitis vinifera
Chemotype: ethyl ester dominant cognac lees type
- PLANT PART
- wine lees (fermented grape precipitate)
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- top-mid
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FOLLOW YOUR SENSES
Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 75 / 100
- Note layer
- top-mid
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.
The reviewed IFRA certificate lists no IFRA-restricted components and shows 100% maximum concentration across leave-on and UV-exposed classes for this cognac white oil.
Contraindications & cautions
- mildNot entirely contraindication-free: GHS hazard classification for Cognac Oil (CAS 8016-21-5) lists Eye Irritant Category 2 and Skin Irritant Category 2 (H315/H319), so undiluted/concentrated contact with skin or eyes should be avoided. Acute oral and dermal toxicity are otherwise low (LD50 > 5 g/kg in animal studies), and no pregnancy-, nursing-, or route-specific restrictions were found in the reviewed sources.
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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
A directly readable GC-FID analysis for White Cognac essential oil shows an ethyl-ester-heavy profile led by ethyl decanoate and ethyl dodecanoate, with supporting octanoate esters and fatty acids from distilled wine lees.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ethyl decanoate | 40.5% | 40.5–40.5% | aliphatic ester | View sourceANALYSIS - White Cognac Essential Oil page 2, Ethyl decanoate row, https://dutchhealthstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ANALYSIS-White-Cognac-Essential-Oil-Living-Libations.pdf |
| ethyl dodecanoate | 24.32% | 24.32–24.32% | aliphatic ester | View sourceANALYSIS - White Cognac Essential Oil page 2, Ethyl dodecanoate row, https://dutchhealthstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ANALYSIS-White-Cognac-Essential-Oil-Living-Libations.pdf |
| decanoic acid | 11.16% | 11.16–11.16% | fatty acid | View sourceANALYSIS - White Cognac Essential Oil page 2, Decanoic acid row, https://dutchhealthstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ANALYSIS-White-Cognac-Essential-Oil-Living-Libations.pdf |
| ethyl octanoate | 6.01% | 6.01–6.01% | aliphatic ester | View sourceANALYSIS - White Cognac Essential Oil page 2, Ethyl octanoate row, https://dutchhealthstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ANALYSIS-White-Cognac-Essential-Oil-Living-Libations.pdf |
| dodecanoic acid | 5.01% | 5.01–5.01% | fatty acid | View sourceANALYSIS - White Cognac Essential Oil page 2, Dodecanoic acid row, https://dutchhealthstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ANALYSIS-White-Cognac-Essential-Oil-Living-Libations.pdf |
| hexadecanoic acid | 2.16% | 2.16–2.16% | fatty acid | View sourceANALYSIS - White Cognac Essential Oil page 2, Hexadecanoic acid isomer row, https://dutchhealthstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ANALYSIS-White-Cognac-Essential-Oil-Living-Libations.pdf |
| ethanol | 0.27% | 0.27–0.27% | aliphatic alcohol | View sourceANALYSIS - White Cognac Essential Oil page 2, Ethanol row (Column BP5), https://dutchhealthstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ANALYSIS-White-Cognac-Essential-Oil-Living-Libations.pdf |
| ethyl hexanoate | 0.17% | 0.17–0.17% | aliphatic ester | View sourceANALYSIS - White Cognac Essential Oil page 2, Ethyl hexanoate row (Column BP5), https://dutchhealthstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ANALYSIS-White-Cognac-Essential-Oil-Living-Libations.pdf |
| octanoic acid | 1.16% | 1.16–1.16% | fatty acid | View sourceANALYSIS - White Cognac Essential Oil page 2, Octanoic acid row (Column BP5), https://dutchhealthstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ANALYSIS-White-Cognac-Essential-Oil-Living-Libations.pdf |
| ethyl tetradecanoate | 1.22% | 1.22–1.22% | aliphatic ester | View sourceANALYSIS - White Cognac Essential Oil page 2, Ethyl tetradecanoate row (Column BP5), https://dutchhealthstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ANALYSIS-White-Cognac-Essential-Oil-Living-Libations.pdf |
| myristic acid | 0.42% | 0.42–0.42% | fatty acid | View sourceANALYSIS - White Cognac Essential Oil page 2, Myristic acid row (Column BP5), https://dutchhealthstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ANALYSIS-White-Cognac-Essential-Oil-Living-Libations.pdf |
| ethyl hexadecenoate isomer | 3.15% | 3.15–3.15% | aliphatic ester | View sourceANALYSIS - White Cognac Essential Oil page 2, Ethyl hexadecenoate isomer row (Column BP5), https://dutchhealthstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ANALYSIS-White-Cognac-Essential-Oil-Living-Libations.pdf |
Profile source: ANALYSIS - White Cognac Essential Oil; IFRA Conformity Certificate - Cognac White Pure Essential Oil · https://dutchhealthstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ANALYSIS-White-Cognac-Essential-Oil-Living-Libations.pdf ; https://www.ellementalpro.com/download/M-1564_IFRA_S.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.
- used in perfumery for its distinctive fruity-winey, boozy top note rather than for therapeutic aromatherapy claims
- traditionally associated with adding a rich, fermented-fruit facet to gourmand and chypre compositions
- reported to lend a warm, mellow ambiance in fine fragrance blending
- used as a specialty note valued for its rarity and distinctive character in niche perfumery
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.
- No directly readable public source in this pass published a native 0-100 odor intensity score; 75 is an archive normalization from public odor descriptions such as winey, fruity, alcoholic, and waxy.
- No public source reviewed in this pass published verified volatility-rate or tenacity-hour values for white cognac essential oil.