Juniper organic

Juniper berries are not berries. They are fleshy cones, with scales fused around the seeds. This oil is also not a berry-only distillate: it is drawn from berries and needles together, which gives a greener and more resinous profile.

01 · Origin

Juniperus communis is the most widespread conifer in the world, a low shrub of heaths, moorland and mountain slopes across the Northern Hemisphere. This oil is distilled in France from wild-crafted plants under organic certification, DE-ÖKO-007.

02 · Chemistry

A monoterpene oil. Alpha-pinene leads, with sabinene, limonene and myrcene behind. The needle portion raises the resinous, pine-like character; the berries contribute the dry, peppery-sweet tone familiar from gin, which is flavoured with juniper.

03 · In Practice

Fresh, resinous and woody, with a crisp, slightly peppery top. A top to middle note. Natural perfumery, diffusion, bath preparations and massage. Comparative work with Juniper Berry organic (No. 2986) shows what the needles add. Blends with cypress, lavender, rosemary, bergamot, lemon, frankincense 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.