FRAGONIA ESSENTIAL OIL
A fresh Australian leaf oil with soft cineolic, green, floral, citrus and balsamic notes.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Taxandria fragrans (syn. Agonis fragrans)
Trade Name: Fragonia
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: South-west Western Australia
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the leaves and small branches
Note: Middle
Colour: Colourless to pale yellow
Aroma: Fresh, softly cineolic, green, floral, citrusy and balsamic
About This Essential Oil
Fragonia Essential Oil is produced from selected Taxandria fragrans plant material native to south-west Western Australia. Its aroma is fresh and softly cineolic, with green, floral, citrus and sweet-balsamic nuances. It is gentler in character than many sharp medicinal aromas and brings a smooth Australian botanical note to diffuser, perfumery and body-care blends.
Key Benefits
• Provides a fresh and distinctive Australian botanical aroma
• Combines soft cineolic, green, floral and balsamic notes
• Adds freshness to diffuser and room-fragrance blends
• Complements citrus, floral, woody and herbal oils
• Popular in natural perfumery and body-care formulations
• Creates a clean and composed aromatic impression
History
Taxandria fragrans is native to a restricted area of south-west Western Australia. The essential oil entered commercial aromatherapy in the early 2000s after selected plant material was cultivated and distilled. The name Fragonia was developed as a protected trade name for this distinctive oil. Supplier provenance and permission to use the trade name should be confirmed before publication.
Main Chemical Components
Monoterpenes, Alcohols
Aromatic Characteristics
• Fresh and clean
• Softly cineolic
• Green and lightly floral
• Subtly citrusy
• Sweet-balsamic
• Smooth middle note
Aromatic Uses
• Adds freshness to diffuser and room-fragrance blends
• Provides an Australian botanical note in natural perfumery
• Complements citrus, floral, woody and herbal aromas
• Suitable for carefully diluted massage and body-care formulations
• Adds softness to robust eucalyptus and tea tree compositions
Aromatic Profile
• Often described as fresh, smooth and softly uplifting
• Opens with clean green and cineolic notes
• Develops gentle floral, citrus and balsamic nuances
• Useful for balancing sharper Australian botanical aromas
• Individual responses to aromas vary
Blends Well With
Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon, Sweet Orange, Frankincense, Tea Tree, Rosalina, Eucalyptus, Kunzea, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Geranium and Juniper Berry.
Health & Safety
• Always dilute appropriately before topical application.
• Do not apply on or near the face of babies or children under 10 years.
• Patch test before first use and discontinue if irritation occurs.
• Oxidised oil may increase skin-sensitisation risk; store tightly closed and use fresh oil.
• 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.
