Guava Leaf

Guava leaf oil is sometimes expected to smell of the fruit. It does not. The sweet, tropical character of ripe guava belongs to volatile compounds in the pulp. The leaf yields a terpene oil that is green, spicy and woody.

01 · Origin

Psidium guajava is a small tree of the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, native to tropical America and now grown throughout the tropics. This oil is distilled in Thailand from the leaves of wild trees, by traditional methods.

02 · Chemistry

Limonene and beta-caryophyllene lead. Alpha- and beta-pinene add a fresh resinous lift. Aromadendrene and beta-bisabolene, both sesquiterpenes, give weight and a dry, peppery finish. The balance of light monoterpenes against heavier sesquiterpenes gives the oil a wide evaporation curve.

03 · In Practice

Fresh and green at the top, drying down to a warm, spiced wood. A middle note. Diffusion, massage blends and natural perfumery, where it fills out green and spice accords. Blends with lemongrass, ginger, black pepper, cardamom, lime, cedarwood and vetiver.

General information: For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.