Botanical Name: Cupressus sempervirens
Country of Origin: Crete
Cultivation: Wildcrafted
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Distillation Date: Nov 2017
Minimum Shelf Life: 3 years
Plant Part: Leaves
Perfume Note: Medium
Aroma: Fresh, crisp, balsamic, resinous, refreshing green coniferous
Blends well with: Bergamot, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Chamomile Roman, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit Ruby Red, Lavender, Lime, Marjoram, Orange Sweet, Palmarosa, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Tea Tree
An especially vibrant Cypress essential oil from Crete distilled from leaves for a bright and delightful uplifting aroma. Because it is distilled from just leaves a high range of crisp conifer notes are present. Magnificent in massage blends or diffused in times of major upheaval, life changes or grief to restore balance and calm to the body and emotions.
Aromatherapy benefits of Cypress essential oil includes reducing varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and broken capillaries. Because Cypress is a natural astringent and considered cooling it is excellent for excessive perspiration and sweaty feet where it excels as deodorant.
In natural perfume this Cypress from Crete with high conifer notes goes exceptionally well in masculine cologne blends. Its fresh and sweet high conifer notes add a flair of sparkle in chypre and incense bouquets. Its resinous and balsamic side shines in fougere and amber accords.
For Cypress essential oil distilled from leaves (needles) plus cones see our
Cypress essential oil from France.
Batch specific GC/MS report for Cypress (Crete) essential oil is available. Select option during checkout to include it with your order.
Aromatherapy use: excessive perspiration, hemorrhoids, menorrhagia, oily skin, rheumatism, varicose veins
General use: Diffuser, potpourri, massage oil, perfume, bath and shower gels and salt, spa treatment oils and creams, soap and candle scent
Contraindications: No known contraindications
