Vetiver Essential Oil

Product Details Scientific Name: Vetiveria Zizanioides Origin: Indonesia Plant Part: Root Scent: Woody, Smoky, Earthy, Herbaceous, and Spicy Color: Golden-Dark Brown Consistency: Thick Perfumery Note: Base Initial Aroma Strength: Medium Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Vetiver Essential Oil: Uses, Benefits, and Blends Vetiver Essential Oil is one of the most highly sought-after oils in the perfume industry. Particularly popular in men’s fragrances, the spicy and seductive aroma of Vetiver will leave you wanting more. In addition to its perfume prowess, this oil is also great to add to baths, lotions, and moisturizers. Research indicates that the inhalation of Vetiver may help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, so get sniffing! Vetiver is actually a fragrant grass, similar to lemongrass and citronella. Native to India, the grass now grows in many tropical regions around the world. Today, Indonesia and Haiti are also major producers. Most vetiver is vegetatively propagated, meaning it is essentially a clone of its parent. Vegetative propagation occurs naturally when a bud from the parent plant falls to the ground and regenerates, though it can also be done by growers taking parts of the parent plant and encouraging new growth. The grass itself helps to stabilize soil and combat erosion, in addition to being wildfire resistant. Vetiver oil comes from the roots of the grass, and you will find it in Aromatherapy, cosmetics, soaps, and herbal skincare products. Vetiver Essential Oil Benefits: Component Breakdown Khusimol: A sesquiterpene, makes up the majority of Vetiver Oil. The component that is responsible for many Vetiver Essential Oil benefits. Vetiselineol: Vetiselineol is a minor sesquiterpene alcohol, present in Vetiver Oil. Cyclocopancamphan-12-ol: A naturally occurring plant component. a-Cadinol: A sesquiterpenoid alcohol, natural to plants. Make sure of the many Vetiver Essential Oil benefits. a-Vetivone: alpha-Vetivone is another sesquiterpenoid present in Vetiver. β-Vetivene: Organic sesquiterpenoid. Vetiver Essential Oil Uses: For Wholesale Purposes Perfume Perfumery makes its appearance in the list of Vetiver Essential Oil uses. Vetiver is very popular in the perfume industry, particularly in fragrances for men. In fragrance terms, Vetiver is somewhere between a middle and a base note and falls under the “woody” category in scent. Its aroma is sweet, lush, and smoky, and offers a strong foundation for other scents. Examples of designer perfumes you can find vetiver oil in include Chanel’s Sycamore ,  Paris Hilton’s Heiress, and—for men— Original Vetiver by Creed . Soap Making Vetiver Oil is believed to have both antiseptic and detoxifying properties . There are many claims on the Vetiver Essential Oil benefits in terms of skincare, though current research is either not available or conflicting. What we do know is that some of the Vetiver’s core components show antioxidant activity on their own. This gives some indication that vetiv