Vetiver Essential Oil
Vetiver Essential Oil
Vetiver Essential Oil (Chrysopogon zizanioides)
Vetiver Essential Oil (Chrysopogon zizanioides) is steam distilled from the plant's roots, sourced from India. Its deep, earthy, smoky aroma and profoundly grounding character have made it a treasured base note in perfumery and a favourite for relaxation-focused blends.
Rich, warm and calming, Vetiver is often used to help ease feelings of stress, tension and emotional fatigue. Its comforting aroma makes it a popular addition to diffusers, meditation blends, massage oils, bath products, candles and natural perfumes, particularly for evening and restful-sleep rituals.
In massage and body care formulations, Vetiver is commonly used to comfort tired muscles and support post-exercise recovery, and its rich base-note character adds depth, warmth and longevity to fragrance blends.
A little care goes a long way: Vetiver Essential Oil is a skin and eye irritant and may cause an allergic skin reaction, so always dilute well before topical use (max. 15%) and patch test first. See the Safety Data Sheet for further guidance.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Chrysopogon zizanioides |
| Plant Part Used | Roots |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Origin | India |
| Purity | 100% Pure and Natural |
| Appearance | Amber Brown to Reddish Brown, Slightly Viscous Liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.516 to 1.530 @ 20°C |
| Specific Gravity | 0.980 to 1.015 @ 20°C |
| Optical Rotation | +15° to +48° |
| Shelf Life | 48 Months |
Uses ▼
Burners and vaporizers
In vapor therapy, Vetiver's deep, earthy aroma helps create a calm, grounding atmosphere, particularly for evening rituals.
Blended massage oil or in the bath
Well diluted, Vetiver is often used in massage and bath blends to comfort tired muscles and encourage a peaceful, unwinding mood.
Blended in a cream/lotion
Used sparingly, Vetiver adds warmth and grounding depth to body care formulations.
Blends Well With
| Although essential oils blend well with one another, Vetiver oil goes particularly well with other essential oils such as sandalwood, patchouli, cedarwood, bergamot, lavender, frankincense, jasmine and ylang ylang. |
Usage & Formulation Guide ▼
For soap makers, natural perfumers and cosmetic formulators. These are starting points, not finished formulas — always confirm compliance, stability and safety for your own finished product before use — see the IFRA Usage Guidelines document.
Fine Fragrance & Perfumery Accord
Vetiver is a classic base note — try it at 2-6% of the fragrance concentrate for depth and longevity.
Skincare & Massage Oil Inclusion Rate
Keep Vetiver to around 1-3% of the total formulation, well within the 15% topical dilution ceiling.
Aromatherapy & Diffuser Blend
1-2 drops is usually enough — a little goes a long way with this potent, long-lasting oil.
Cold-Process Soap
Try around 1-3% of total oil weight for a deep, earthy base note.
Product Documents SPECIFICATIONSSAFETY DATA SHEETIFRA GUIDELINESUSER GUIDE |
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Vetiver Essential Oil (Chrysopogon zizanioides)
Vetiver Essential Oil (Chrysopogon zizanioides) is steam distilled from the plant's roots, sourced from India. Its deep, earthy, smoky aroma and profoundly grounding character have made it a treasured base note in perfumery and a favourite for relaxation-focused blends.
Rich, warm and calming, Vetiver is often used to help ease feelings of stress, tension and emotional fatigue. Its comforting aroma makes it a popular addition to diffusers, meditation blends, massage oils, bath products, candles and natural perfumes, particularly for evening and restful-sleep rituals.
In massage and body care formulations, Vetiver is commonly used to comfort tired muscles and support post-exercise recovery, and its rich base-note character adds depth, warmth and longevity to fragrance blends.
A little care goes a long way: Vetiver Essential Oil is a skin and eye irritant and may cause an allergic skin reaction, so always dilute well before topical use (max. 15%) and patch test first. See the Safety Data Sheet for further guidance.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Chrysopogon zizanioides |
| Plant Part Used | Roots |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Origin | India |
| Purity | 100% Pure and Natural |
| Appearance | Amber Brown to Reddish Brown, Slightly Viscous Liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.516 to 1.530 @ 20°C |
| Specific Gravity | 0.980 to 1.015 @ 20°C |
| Optical Rotation | +15° to +48° |
| Shelf Life | 48 Months |
Uses ▼
Burners and vaporizers
In vapor therapy, Vetiver's deep, earthy aroma helps create a calm, grounding atmosphere, particularly for evening rituals.
Blended massage oil or in the bath
Well diluted, Vetiver is often used in massage and bath blends to comfort tired muscles and encourage a peaceful, unwinding mood.
Blended in a cream/lotion
Used sparingly, Vetiver adds warmth and grounding depth to body care formulations.
Blends Well With
| Although essential oils blend well with one another, Vetiver oil goes particularly well with other essential oils such as sandalwood, patchouli, cedarwood, bergamot, lavender, frankincense, jasmine and ylang ylang. |
Usage & Formulation Guide ▼
For soap makers, natural perfumers and cosmetic formulators. These are starting points, not finished formulas — always confirm compliance, stability and safety for your own finished product before use — see the IFRA Usage Guidelines document.
Fine Fragrance & Perfumery Accord
Vetiver is a classic base note — try it at 2-6% of the fragrance concentrate for depth and longevity.
Skincare & Massage Oil Inclusion Rate
Keep Vetiver to around 1-3% of the total formulation, well within the 15% topical dilution ceiling.
Aromatherapy & Diffuser Blend
1-2 drops is usually enough — a little goes a long way with this potent, long-lasting oil.
Cold-Process Soap
Try around 1-3% of total oil weight for a deep, earthy base note.
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Product Documents SPECIFICATIONSSAFETY DATA SHEETIFRA GUIDELINESUSER GUIDE |
