Cypress
cupressus sempervirens
Note: middle.
Aroma Family: terpenic, woody.
Aroma profile:
fresh, woody, resinous, deep green balsamic aroma with a faint smoky and ambergris-like undertone in the tenacious drydown.
piney, earthy, and terpenic
Blends well with: frankincense, and other resins
Source
Scientific name: cupressus sempervirens.
Plant part: needles, twig branch.
Extraction method: steam distillation.
Appearance: colorless to pale yellow, transparent, mobile liquid.
Bibliography
Listening to Scent: An Olfactory Journey with Aromatic Plants and Their Extracts. Jennifer Peace Rhind. 2014. Singing Dragon.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and Herbalism. Julia Lawless. 1995. Element Books.
Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin. Steffen Arctander. 1962. Allured.
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