EVERLASTING ESSENTIAL OIL
A distinctive floral-herbaceous oil with warm, honeyed, fruity and softly earthy notes.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Helichrysum italicum
Family: Asteraceae, formerly Compositae
Origin: Mediterranean region
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the flowering tops
Note: Middle to Top
Colour: Pale yellow to golden yellow
Aroma: Warm, herbaceous, honeyed, fruity and softly earthy
About This Essential Oil
Everlasting Essential Oil, or Immortelle, is distilled from the flowering tops of a Helichrysum species. Its fragrance combines warm herbaceous and honeyed notes with soft fruit, tea and earthy undertones.
Key Benefits
• Provides a warm and distinctive floral-herbaceous aroma
• Adds depth to natural perfumery compositions
• Creates a refined and softly comforting aromatic atmosphere
• Complements floral, resinous, woody and herbal oils
• Popular in luxury body-care and botanical fragrance products
• A small amount adds lasting aromatic character
History
Helichrysum species have golden, papery flower heads that retain their form and colour after drying, inspiring the names Everlasting and Immortelle. Helichrysum comes from Greek words associated with sun and gold. Mediterranean communities have long valued these aromatic plants in dried arrangements and scented preparations.
Main Chemical Components
Alcohols, Esters
Aromatic Characteristics
• Warm and herbaceous
• Honeyed
• Softly fruity
• Tea-like
• Gently earthy
• Distinctive middle-to-top note
Aromatic Uses
• Adds complexity to diffuser and room-fragrance blends
• Provides a distinctive note in natural perfumery
• Complements floral, woody, resinous and herbal aromas
• Suitable at low levels in carefully formulated body-care products
• Adds warmth to contemplative and botanical fragrance blends
Aromatic Profile
• Often described as warm, refined and softly comforting
• Opens with herbaceous and honeyed notes
• Develops gentle fruit, tea and earthy nuances
• Best used sparingly because the aroma is distinctive and persistent
• Individual responses to aromas vary
Blends Well With
Frankincense, Roman Chamomile, German Chamomile, Lavender, Oakmoss, Geranium, Clary Sage, Bergamot, Rose, Sandalwood and Myrrh.
Health & Safety
• Always dilute appropriately before topical application.
• Patch test first, especially if sensitive to plants in the Asteraceae family.
• Discontinue use if irritation or an adverse reaction occurs.
• Avoid eyes, mucous membranes and broken or irritated skin.
• Seek qualified advice before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, for children, or when managing a medical condition.
• Use intermittently in a ventilated space; keep away from children and animals.
• Store tightly closed below 25°C, away from sunlight and heat.
