Technical data
- Product Name: Gardenia
- Latin name: Gardenia jasminoides
- Extraction: Solvent extract
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 92457-13-9
Features
- Scent: Creamy, honeyed, fruity-floral with green undertones and a soft mushroom-like nuance reminiscent of fresh gardenia blossoms
- Scent type: White flowers
- Note: Middle to base
- Color: Deep amber to dark orange-brown
- Viscosity: Thick, semi-solid to viscous depending on temperature
Blends with
White Petal Whisper
Purpose
- A romantic, skin-warm perfume oil for intimate evenings.
- Recipe
In 10 ml jojoba: 3 drops Gardenia absolute, 2 drops Sandalwood, 1 drop Vanilla, 1 drop Bergamot
Tropical Twilight Diffuser
Purpose
- Sets a lush, holiday-mood atmosphere for a quiet evening at home.
- Recipe
2 drops Gardenia absolute, 2 drops Ylang ylang, 1 drop Bergamot in diffuser water
Dillution guideline
- Use at 0.5–1% in carrier oil for skin applications; a little goes a long way.
- Patch test
Apply a diluted drop to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Not recommended for children under 6; consult a qualified aromatherapist for older children.
- Pregnancy
Avoid during the first trimester; use sparingly afterwards and consult your healthcare professional.
- Pets
Keep away from cats, dogs and birds; florals can be overwhelming for sensitive animals.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under qualified professional guidance.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from sunlight; absolutes thicken with age but remain usable.
