Wintergreen
gaultheria fragrantissima
Note: middle-top.
Aroma Family: fresh, minty.
Aroma profile:
minty, fresh, slightly-earthy, creamy top notes and likened to the aroma of wintergreen gum.
intense, strongly aromatic, icy-brisk, characteristic aroma with a sweet fruity top note and smooth woody dryout.
Blends well with: geranium, and other florals
Source
Scientific name: gaultheria fragrantissima
Plant part: leaves.
Extraction method: steam distillation.
Appearance: dark pinkish-orange, 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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