Technical data
- Product Name: Myrtle
- Latin name: Myrtus communis
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 8008-46-6
Features
- Scent: Fresh, sweet-herbaceous, lightly camphoraceous with a soft floral-green undertone reminiscent of sun-warmed Mediterranean leaves
- Scent type: Flowers
- Note: Middle
- Color: Pale yellow to light greenish-yellow
- Viscosity: Thin, free-flowing
Blends with
Mood Lift
Restful Atmosphere
Home Freshening
Self-Care Bath Ritual
Meditative Breathwork
Perfumery Heart Note
Quiet Coastline
Purpose
- Evokes a slow walk through Mediterranean scrub at golden hour.
- Recipe
Diffuser blend: 4 drops Myrtle, 3 drops Bergamot, 2 drops Cypress
Soft Breath Roll-On
Purpose
- A pocket ritual for moments when you want to pause and breathe deeply.
- Recipe
10 ml jojoba in a roller, 3 drops Myrtle, 2 drops Lavender, 1 drop Frankincense (approx. 3% dilution)
Dillution guideline
- For topical use, dilute to 1–3% in a carrier oil such as jojoba, argan or sweet almond.
- Patch test
Apply a small amount of the diluted blend to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Avoid on children under 3. For ages 3–10, use very low dilution (≤0.5%) and prefer brief diffusion.
- Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy and nursing unless advised by a qualified aromatherapist.
- Pets
Keep diffusion sessions short and ventilated; avoid use around cats, birds and small mammals.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under qualified professional guidance.
- Storage
Store in a tightly closed amber glass bottle, away from light, heat and children, ideally below 25°C.
