SWEET MARJORAM ESSENTIAL OIL
A warm aromatic oil with herbaceous, spicy and softly woody notes.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Origanum majorana
Common Name: Sweet Marjoram
Family: Lamiaceae / Labiatae
Origin of Plant: Mediterranean region; widely cultivated
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the flowering aerial parts
Note: Middle
Colour: Clear to pale yellow
Aroma: Warm, herbaceous, spicy and softly woody
About This Essential Oil
Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil is steam distilled from Origanum majorana. Its warm, rounded herbaceous aroma is used in diffuser blends, natural perfumery, soaps and carefully formulated massage and body products. It should not be confused with Spanish Marjoram, Thymus mastichina, or with Oregano oils, which have different compositions and safety considerations.
Key Benefits
• Provides a warm, herbaceous and comforting aroma
• Creates a calm and settled aromatic atmosphere
• Popular in evening and relaxation diffuser blends
• Adds warmth to carefully formulated massage products
• Useful in soaps and botanical body-care products
• Complements floral, citrus, woody and herbal oils
History
Sweet Marjoram has been cultivated around the Mediterranean since ancient times as a culinary and aromatic herb. Greek and Roman traditions associated marjoram with love, happiness and remembrance, and it appeared in ceremonial wreaths and domestic preparations. Today, the herb remains familiar in cooking, while its essential oil is valued in fragrance, aromatherapy and personal-care formulations.
Main Chemical Components
50% Alcohols, 40% Monoterpenes
Aromatic Characteristics
• Warm and herbaceous
• Softly spicy
• Rounded and woody
• Comforting middle aromatic note
Aromatic Uses
• Creates a warm atmosphere in diffuser blends
• Adds softness to natural perfumes
• Suitable for carefully formulated massage products
• Complements soaps and botanical body products
• Rounds out citrus, floral and herbaceous compositions
Aromatic Profile
• Often described as warm and comforting
• Opens with soft herbaceous and spicy notes
• Develops rounded woody nuances
• Gentler-smelling than many oregano oils
• Individual responses to aromas vary
Blends Well With
Bergamot, Chamomile, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Orange, Rosemary and Tea Tree.
Health & Safety
• External use only; do not ingest or apply undiluted. Dilute appropriately.
• Patch test before use; stop if irritation occurs. Avoid eyes and broken skin.
• Do not add undiluted oil directly to bath water.
• Seek qualified advice for pregnancy, breastfeeding, children or medical conditions.
• Diffuse intermittently in a well-ventilated space.
• If the aroma causes discomfort, drowsiness or headache, stop use and ventilate.
• Oxidised oil may sensitise; keep tightly closed and use fresh oil.
• Keep from children and animals; store below 25°C away from sunlight and heat.
