Technical data
- Product Name: Saffron
- Latin name: Crocus sativus
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
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- CAS: 84604-17-1
Features
- Scent: Warm, honeyed, spicy-sweet with leathery, hay-like and subtly animalic undertones
- Scent type: Spices
- Note: Middle to base
- Color: Pale yellow to deep golden amber
- Viscosity: Medium, slightly oily and silky
Blends with
Persian Twilight
Purpose
- Creates a meditative, opulent atmosphere for evening unwinding.
- Recipe
Diffuser: 1 drop saffron, 2 drops sandalwood, 2 drops cardamom, 1 drop rose
Golden Skin Elixir
Purpose
- A luxurious facial-friendly body oil for radiant self-care.
- Recipe
30 ml argan oil + 1 drop saffron + 3 drops frankincense + 2 drops geranium (≈1% dilution)
Dillution guideline
- Use very sparingly — 0.5–1% dilution in a carrier oil such as jojoba or argan is more than enough.
- Patch test
Apply a small diluted amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before wider use.
- Children
Not recommended for children under 6; for older children, consult a qualified aromatherapist and use heavily diluted.
- Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to the potency of saffron's compounds.
- Pets
Keep away from cats, dogs and birds; diffuse only in well-ventilated rooms they can freely leave.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under the guidance of a qualified medical professional.
- Storage
Store in a tightly sealed dark glass bottle, away from heat, light and children, ideally below 20°C.
