CASSIA ESSENTIAL OIL
An intensely warm and sweet spice oil with a powerful cinnamon-like aromatic character.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Cinnamomum cassia
Family: Lauraceae
Origin: China
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the leaves
Note: Base
Colour: Yellow to reddish brown; may appear ruby red
Aroma: Intensely sweet, warm, spicy and cinnamon-like
About This Essential Oil
Cassia Essential Oil is a highly concentrated spice oil with an intensely warm, sweet and cinnamon-like aroma. Closely related to other cinnamon oils, it adds powerful character to specialist fragrance and room-aroma formulations. Because it is rich in cinnamaldehyde, only a trace amount is required and careful handling is essential.
Key Benefits
• Provides an intensely warm cinnamon-like aroma
• Adds depth to specialist spice-based formulations
• Creates a rich seasonal aromatic character
• Complements orange, mandarin and other citrus aromas
• Useful at trace levels in professionally formulated room fragrances
• A very small amount has a strong aromatic impact
History
Cassia has a long history in Asian spice cultivation and international trade. It appears in ancient fragrance and ceremonial traditions and is also referenced in biblical texts. Closely related to true Cinnamon, Cassia developed its own place in culinary, incense and perfumery traditions because of its powerful, sweet-spicy aromatic character.
Main Chemical Components
Phenols
Aromatic Characteristics
• Intensely warm
• Sweet and spicy
• Cinnamon-like
• Powerful
• Rich and diffusive
• Pungent undertone
• Deep aromatic note
Aromatic Uses
• Adds warmth to specialist seasonal fragrance blends
• Provides cinnamon-like depth in room-aroma formulations
• Complements orange, mandarin and other citrus aromas
• Can be used at trace levels in natural perfumery
• Intended for experienced users and careful formulation
Aromatic Profile
• Often described as warm and comforting
• Strong and stimulating to the senses
• Rich cinnamon-like aromatic character
• Best suited to robust spice-based compositions
• Individual responses to aromas vary
Blends Well With
Orange, Cinnamon, Lemon, Tangerine, Grapefruit and Mandarin.
Health & Safety
• High-hazard essential oil; for experienced users only.
• Do not ingest, apply undiluted or use in consumer topical products.
• Powerful skin sensitiser and skin and mucous-membrane irritant.
• Professional formulations must comply with the batch-specific IFRA limit.
• For aromatic use, use only a trace amount briefly in a well-ventilated space.
• Stop immediately if coughing, headache, breathing discomfort or irritation occurs.
• Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, around children or animals, or near people with respiratory sensitivities.
• Seek qualified advice if you have a medical condition, take medication or have particular sensitivities.
• Avoid contact with the eyes, face and mucous membranes.
• Keep securely out of reach and store tightly closed below 25°C, away from sunlight and heat.
