Solubility & Blending Suggestions
  • Dilute before use and add drop by drop to your blends until the desired effect is achieved.
  • Soluble in both fixed (carrier) oils and alcohol; not soluble in water.
  • “Palmarosa [essential] oil is used ... in many perfumes, particularly in soap perfumes, where its greater tenacity, probably due to its content of farnesol and sesquiterpenes, is of outstanding effect, far beyond the effect gained from commercial geraniol produced e.g. from citronella [essential] oil.”*
  • *Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, pp. 501-2.

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    Palmarosa - Organic EO

    Cymbopogon martinii Roxb.

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    Our organic Palmarosa has a smooth, fresh, sweet-grassy, mild rosy-geraniol aroma with delicate citrus zest top notes. Cymbopogon martinii comes from the same botanical family as Lemongrass and Citronella and is native to India and Pakistan;

    Size

    Selected size SKU:755-016 - Palmarosa - Organic 15 ml (1/2 oz) (w/ orifice reducer)

    Sample 1 ml (1/30 oz)
    $2.00
    15 ml (1/2 oz)
    $9.00
    with orifice reducer
    30 ml (1 oz)
    $12.25
    59.14 ml (2 oz)
    $22.00
    118.29 ml (4 oz)
    $37.50
    236.58 ml (8 oz)
    $62.75
    473.17 ml (16 oz)
    $107.50
    1 kg (2 1/5 lb)
    $228.25
    $9.00
    Details
    Botanical NameCymbopogon martinii Roxb.
    Suggested UseAromatherapy, Perfumery, Cosmetics, Soap Making, Candle Crafting
    INCI NameCymbopogon Martini Oil
    CAS Number8014-19-5
    OriginVarious
    Extraction MethodSteam Distilled
    CultivationCertified Organic
    Plant Partleaves.
    Notetop, middle.
    Aroma Familyfloral, herbaceous.
    Aroma ProfileSmooth, fresh, sweet-grassy, mild rosy-geraniol aroma with delicate citrus zest top notes.
    AppearanceLight yellow, transparent, mobile liquid.
    Shipping Restriction0 – Non-Hazardous

    Product Overview

    Our organic Palmarosa has a smooth, fresh, sweet-grassy, mild rosy-geraniol aroma with delicate citrus zest top notes. Cymbopogon martinii comes from the same botanical family as Lemongrass and Citronella and is native to India and Pakistan; it now grows in Africa, Indonesia, Brazil, and the Comoro Islands.[1]

    This is the grass that aspires to be a Rose – and at a fraction of the cost! With its rich distribution of Rose alcohols, Rose esters and Rose aldehydes, Palmarosa is truly underappreciated for both its complex aroma and the generally beneficial properties inherent in this arrangement of molecules. It is useful in skincare, particularly for dry or imbalanced skin, and for this reason is exceptionally beautiful in facial serums and soaps.

    1 Lawless, Julia. The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, 2013, p. 158.

    Blends Well With

    Aroma Family: Woody.
    Aroma Family: Citrus.
    Aroma Family: Woody.
    Aroma Family: Spicy.
    Aroma Family: Citrus, Herbaceous.
    Aroma Family: Spicy.
    Aroma Family: Spicy, Balsamic.
    Aroma Family: Floral, Green.
    Aroma Family: Spicy, Earthy.
    Aroma Family: Citrus.
    Aroma Family: Floral.
    Aroma Family: Floral.
    Aroma Family: Citrus.
    Aroma Family: Citrus, Green.
    Aroma Family: Floral, Powdery.

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    Sunshine and roses...

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    I got a sample of this because I'd never tried any palmarosa before and I have to say, I think I'm hooked! This has such lovely, rose-y, lemongrass-y scent to it. It's fresh and floral, sweet and light. I haven't tried blending it with anything yet, but I'd like to use it to make a spring garden sort of scent, maybe with some lavender, violet leaf, and vetiver.

    Review by Elanor 4/4/2024

    nice scent

    Rating

    smells like if lemongrass and rose geranium had a baby. It's a really nice smell

    Review by blake 1/27/2024

    Muted, deep, and perfect

    Rating

    As someone who cannot afford true rose oils, I am delighted with this palmarosa. It offers a muted, deep rose-like floral with just enough sweetness balanced by a dry, almost woody presence. It is not a lemony or particularly 'fresh' scented palmarosa. Absolutely perfect for my nose, as I avoid overly sweet florals and wanted a rose I could blend with more straightforward citrus scents. Adds a floral intrigue to woody scents, as well.

    Review by Cristina 8/27/2019

    Incredible Palmarosa

    Rating

    Besides being Organic or Wild Grown, the smell and how my body responds to each oil is very crucial. I love this oil. When inflammation in my body starts increasing, this is one of the oils I go to because it works!

    Review by TexasCarol 4/26/2016

    Lemony heaven

    Rating

    This Palmarosa, a relative of lemongrass creates a feeling of security. It is used to reduce stress and tension, and promotes feelings of well being. This oil reduces nervous tension. Excellent oil for home diffusion.

    Review by JS 9/6/2014

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