Technical data
- Product Name: Vanilla
- Latin name: Vanilla planifolia
- Extraction: Supercritical extraction
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 6/4/8024
Features
- Scent: Rich, creamy, balsamic and sweet with soft smoky-woody undertones and a true bean-like depth
- Scent type: Spices
- Note: Base
- Color: Deep amber to dark brown
- Viscosity: Thick and resinous, semi-solid at cool temperatures
Blends with
Golden Hour
Purpose
- A warming, uplifting diffuser blend for cool evenings at home.
- Recipe
3 drops Vanilla CO2, 3 drops Sweet Orange, 2 drops Cardamom in an ultrasonic diffuser.
Whispered Skin
Purpose
- A sensual, skin-warming body oil for slow evenings.
- Recipe
1% dilution in 30 ml jojoba: 4 drops Vanilla CO2, 2 drops Sandalwood, 2 drops Ylang Ylang.
Dillution guideline
- Use at 0.5–2% in carrier oil for general skin application; a little goes a long way.
- Patch test
Apply a diluted drop to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Generally considered gentle; for children over 2, use at no more than 0.5% dilution and only with parental supervision.
- Pregnancy
Considered one of the gentler aromatics, but consult a qualified aromatherapist or healthcare professional before use during pregnancy or nursing.
- Pets
Diffuse in well-ventilated rooms and keep pets free to leave the space; avoid direct application on animals.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under the guidance of a qualified professional.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place; warm gently between palms before dosing as the oil is naturally thick.
