Jasmine Essential Oil — 10% in Jojoba
A pre-diluted jasmine absolute, 10% in golden jojoba — making this prized, costly aromatic accessible for daily use. Intensely floral, exotic, narcotic — one of the great seductive oils.
Botanical profile
- Latin name: Jasminum grandiflorum or Jasminum sambac
- Origin: India / Egypt — varies by harvest
- Extraction: Solvent extraction from the flowers, 10% in golden jojoba
- Aroma: Intensely floral, exotic, narcotic, deeply sweet — heady and complex
- Perfumery note: Base
- Blends well with: Sandalwood, rose, ylang ylang, neroli, vanilla, citrus oils
Traditional uses & properties
- Long-prized as an aphrodisiac aromatic
- Used in fine perfumery as one of the great floral base notes
- A staple in Indian temple offerings and bridal traditions
- Common in face oils for mature or sensitive skin
History
Jasmine has been cultivated for its scent for thousands of years across India, Persia, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean. Jasmine flowers are picked at night when their aroma is at its peak. It takes thousands of flowers to produce a single ounce of absolute — which is why true jasmine oil is among the most expensive natural materials in perfumery.
How to use
At 10% in jojoba, this can be applied lightly to the skin — but for stronger applications, dilute further. A beautiful pulse-point perfume; a small amount goes far.
Safety
External use only. Even at 10% dilution, patch test before broader application. Use sparingly — the aroma is heady.
Storage
Store sealed in a cool, dark place. Most essential oils keep 1-3 years; citrus oils oxidize faster — best within 12 months.
This information is for educational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Always dilute essential oils for skin application; patch test before first use; keep away from children and pets.