| Scientific Name | Rosmarinus officinalis/Salvia rosmarinus ct. camphor |
| Purity | 100% natural essential oil |
| Organic Certification | Certified organic |
| Harvest | Summer |
| Processing | Gentle steam distillation, fresh stems and leaves |
| Terroir | Spain |
| Origin | Sourced directly from the farm, distilled on site |
| Aroma | Fresh, powerful, medicinal, woody, herbaceous, somewhat minty |
| Effects | Refreshing, brightening, invigorating, stimulating |
| Allergens | Limonene, linalool |
The rosemary used for this essential oil is both wildcrafted and sourced from organic cultivation in Spain. The Mediterranean climate of the Iberian Peninsula provides ideal growing conditions for this plant, allowing the rosemary shrubs to grow wild throughout the region and develop a particularly high concentration of camphor. The fragrance of this essential oil comes from the naturally occurring active ingredients within the plant; the eucalyptol, camphor and alpha-pinene come together to create a harmonious and herbaceous scent. To create this special essential oil, fresh rosemary sprigs are collected during the summer months and then steam distilled on site. The oil's delicate notes reflect the passion and expertise that goes into growing and harvesting the botanicals.
We source this essential oil from a renowned and certified producer located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. The company was founded in the early 20th century and today partners with several essential oil crop farms worldwide, ranging from small farms to much larger producers. The plants' origins and qualities are well monitored, and production on these farms is passionate and adheres to the strict quality standards. After harvesting, the plants are either cold pressed or gently steam distilled in a stainless steel tank to release their essential oils. Their first certified organic products date back to 2001.
Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus/Rosmarinus officinalis) belongs to the sage family (Lamiaceae). The Latin name Rosmarinus is derived from the words for "ros" (dew) and "marinus" (sea), which literally means "dew of the sea" and refers to its origin in the Mediterranean region. Following a 2017 study which uncovered the similarities between the characteristics of rosemary and sage, the plant was officially designated a Salvia. The aromatic evergreen, growing up to 1.5m high and 1.5m wide, bears purplish blue and white flowers in spring and is adored by bees, butterflies and other pollinators. The terroir in which rosemary grows has a strong influence on the plant's development of aromatic compounds, resulting in distinct chemotypes (ct.) of rosemary such as cineole, camphor, alpha-pinene and verbenone.
Rosemary has powerful and complex top notes that bring to mind the smell of a forest, with a freshness that is also medicinal, woody, herbaceous and slightly minty. These fresh top notes quickly dissipate to give way to a clean, woody, balsamic heart note that fades into very pleasant and lingering dry, tart, bittersweet base notes. This oil refreshes, brightens the spirit, awakens the senses, sharpens the mind and strengthens the ability to concentrate.
