GERANIUM ESSENTIAL OIL
A versatile floral-green oil with sweet, rosy, leafy and softly citrus notes.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Pelargonium graveolens
Family: Geraniaceae
Native Range: Eastern Zimbabwe to the Eastern Cape of South Africa
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the leaves and stems
Note: Middle
Colour: Yellow-green to pale amber
Aroma: Sweet, rosy, leafy, green and softly citrusy
About This Essential Oil
Geranium Essential Oil is valued in aromatherapy and natural perfumery for its rounded floral-green aroma. Rosy sweetness is balanced by leafy, herbaceous and softly citrus nuances, allowing it to bridge floral, citrus and woody materials. It is widely used in diffuser blends, perfumes, soaps, massage products and carefully formulated skincare.
Key Benefits
• Provides a sweet, rosy and leafy aroma
• Suitable for many natural-perfumery styles
• Popular in carefully formulated skincare and body-care products
• Blends readily with citrus, floral, woody and resinous oils
• Adds body and balance to diffuser compositions
• Creates a fresh and harmonious aromatic impression
History
Rose-scented Pelargonium plants are native to southern Africa and have become important aromatic crops in several regions of the world. Their leaves and stems are distilled to produce an oil widely used in fine fragrance, soaps, cosmetics and aromatherapy. Commercial geranium oils vary by species, cultivar, growing region and distillation practice, so the botanical identity and country of production should be confirmed for each product.
Main Chemical Components
63% Alcohols, 15% Esters, 7% Ketones
Aromatic Characteristics
• Sweet and rosy
• Fresh and leafy
• Green and herbaceous
• Softly citrusy
• Rounded floral middle note
Aromatic Uses
• Adds floral-green character to diffuser and room-fragrance blends
• Provides a rosy middle note in natural perfumery
• Complements soaps, washes and body-care formulations
• Suitable for carefully diluted massage products
• Links bright citrus notes with deeper woody aromas
Aromatic Profile
• Often described as fresh, floral and harmonious
• Opens with leafy green and softly citrus notes
• Develops sweet rosy and herbaceous nuances
• Useful for rounding sharp or overly sweet blends
• Individual responses to aromas vary
Blends Well With
Clary Sage, Lavender, Rose, Lemon, Orange, Patchouli, Frankincense, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Petitgrain, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sandalwood and Ylang Ylang.
Health & Safety
• For external use only; do not ingest or apply undiluted.
• Always dilute appropriately before topical application.
• Patch test before first use and discontinue if irritation occurs.
• Naturally occurring citronellol, geraniol and linalool may require allergen declaration in finished cosmetics.
• Follow current IFRA limits and complete a product-specific safety assessment.
• 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.
• Oxidised oil may increase skin-sensitisation risk; keep tightly closed and use fresh oil.
• Keep away from children and animals; store below 25°C away from sunlight and heat.
