Fokienia (Siamese wood) essential oil, 3 ml

Name: Fokienia (Siamese wood) essential oil

Botanical name: Fokienia hodginsii

Country of origin: Vietnam

Organic: No

Extraction method: distillation

Plant part: wood

Perfumery note: base note, fixative

Aroma: Pleasant, warm, creamy, woody, balsamic, reminiscent of cedar and sandalwood; has a clean, sweetly woody base note reminiscent of rosewood.

Blends well with: frankincense, cedars, patchouli, vetiver essential oils.

The supply of this essential oil is strictly controlled – only sustainably sourced wood is used, from trees that have already died or from leftovers from furniture production. In this way, responsible consumption is promoted and local communities are supported through fair trade and forest protection.

USAGE

In perfumery:

• this base note is particularly valuable for creating lighter, freshly woody perfume bases;

• thanks to its rich yet gentle scent, this oil is also loved by natural perfumers – as a fixative or a natural alternative to more expensive sandalwood.

In aromatherapy:

• the chemical composition is dominated by sesquiterpenes, especially fokienol and trans-nerolidol, which possess not only aromatic but also skin-beneficial properties – can be used in blends for muscle relaxation or skin care;

• suitable for use in natural insect repellent blends;

• often used during meditation, yoga or spiritual practices – helps to ground, focus and feel inner peace.