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Natural Qualities:
The oil is amber brown / Green and rather thick. The odor of
vetiver oil is described as deep, sweet, woody, smoky, earthy,
amber, balsam. The best quality oil is obtained from roots that
are 18 to 24 months old. The roots are dug up and cleaned then
dried. Before the distillation, the roots are chopped and soaked
in water. The distillation process can take up to 18 to 24
hours. After the distillate separates into the essential oil and
hydrosol, the oil is skimmed off and allowed to age for a few
months to allow some undesireable notes which form during the
distillation to dissipate. Like patchouli and sandalwood
essential oils, the odor of vetiver develops and improves with
aging. The characteristics of the oil can vary significantly
depending on where the grass is grown and the climate and soil
conditions. The oil distilled in Haiti and Réunion has a more
floral quality to it and is considered of higher quality than
the oil from Java which has a smokier scent. In the north of
India, an oil is distilled from wild-growing vetiver.
This
oil is known as Khus or Khas and is considered superior to the
oil obtained from the cultivated variety. It is rarely found
outside of India as most of it is consumed within the country
Vetiver Essnetial Oil Information
Botanical name: Vetiveria zizanioides
Country of Origin: Haiti
Method of Cultivation: Collected from wild growing plants
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled
Part
extracted: Roots
Color: Dark brown / Green
Perfumery Note: Base
Aroma: Rich, woody, earthy/mysterious, sweet and
satisfying, masculine, warm. Its aroma is very comforting and
grounding.
Consistency: Viscous
Aromatherapy properties: Deeply relaxing and comforting. Helps
to find peace of mind and accept life’s challenges. Great
aphrodisiac. Also a great masking agent for unpleasant aromas.
Due to its remarkable staying power, Vetiver is a great fixative
ingredient (a fixative is a substance that binds other
compounds, slowing down their evaporation and thereby making the
fragrance last longer).
How to use it: Some people like to carry our wonderful organic
Vetiver with then wherever they go, because they enjoy the scent
a lot, and it “grounds” them when they are trying to do too many
things at the same time. It is a real comfort oil .
Blends well with: Everything in need of a smooth and lingering
base note… especially Citrus, the aphrodisiac oils (Rose,
Jasmine, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang…), Lavender, Cinnamon, Clary
Sage…
Long lasting, alcohol free perfumes
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