CLARY SAGE ESSENTIAL OIL
A soft, expressive essential oil with a sweet, herbaceous and gently floral aroma.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Salvia sclarea
Family: Lamiaceae (formerly Labiatae)
Origin: Mediterranean region to Central Asia; widely cultivated
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the flowering tops and leaves
Note: Middle
Colour: Pale yellow
Aroma: Sweet, herbaceous, floral and softly tea-like
About This Essential Oil
Clary Sage Essential Oil is valued for its distinctive sweet, herbaceous and gently floral aroma. Rich in naturally occurring linalyl acetate and linalool, it brings softness and complexity to diffuser blends, natural perfumery, massage oils and carefully formulated body-care products. Its expressive fragrance is especially popular in evening, reflective and creative blends.
Key Benefits
• Provides a sweet, herbaceous and floral aroma
• Creates a calm and softly uplifting atmosphere
• Adds complexity to natural perfume compositions
• Popular in evening and reflective aromatic blends
• Complements citrus, floral, woody and herbal oils
• Often chosen for creative and contemplative spaces
History
Clary Sage was historically called 'Clear Eye' because the mucilage surrounding its seeds was once used in traditional eye preparations. The plant has also been cultivated for its muscatel-like fragrance and used to scent wines, liqueurs and perfumes. Today, its essential oil remains an important aromatic material in fine fragrance, cosmetics and aromatherapy.
Main Chemical Components
70% Esters, 20% Alcohols
Aromatic Characteristics
• Sweet and herbaceous
• Gently floral
• Softly tea-like
• Warm and rounded
• Smooth and diffusive
• Expressive middle note
Aromatic Uses
• Adds softness to diffuser blends
• Brings depth to natural perfumery
• Complements evening and reflective blends
• Suitable for carefully diluted massage oils
• Adds aromatic character to body-care formulations
Aromatic Profile
• Often described as calm and inspiring
• Creates a soft, reflective aromatic atmosphere
• Warm, expressive and gently uplifting
• Well suited to creative and contemplative spaces
• Individual responses to aromas vary
Blends Well With
Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Lavender, Chamomile, Marjoram, Geranium, Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.
Health & Safety
• For external use only; do not ingest or apply undiluted.
• Always dilute before topical application and avoid eyes and mucous membranes.
• Seek qualified advice before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Use conservatively and in a well-ventilated space.
• Perform a patch test before first topical use.
• Discontinue use if irritation, headache, dizziness or an adverse reaction occurs.
• If the aroma makes you feel drowsy, do not drive or operate machinery.
• Keep out of reach of children and animals.
• Store securely below 25°C, away from direct sunlight and heat.
