Diaphanous, dream-like, and luxuriously sweet, Vanilla Essential Oil is a pure supercritical extract distilled from the inner nectar of the vanilla orchid (Vanilla planifolia). Over 200 times more concentrated than typical culinary extracts, this thick, creamy oil captivates with a rich, balsamic, and intoxicatingly sweet aroma.
Vanilla Essential Oil is perfect for perfumes, skin care, culinary delights, diffuser blends, and love potions. Its warm, comforting scent evokes nostalgia and inspires creativity, making it a versatile must-have in any aromatic collection.
Botanical Details
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Botanical Name: Vanilla planifolia
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Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
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Extraction Method: CO2 Supercritical Extraction
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Part of Plant Distilled: Seed pods
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Country of Origin: Uganda
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Cultivation Method: Organic
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Composition: 100% Vanilla planifolia
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Consistency: Thick and crystalline at times
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Scent Description: Rich, sweet, balsamic, creamy
Aromatic Profile & Benefits
Perfumes & Aromatherapy
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Adds depth, sweetness, and longevity to fragrances
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Inspires calm, comfort, and nostalgia in diffuser blends
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Perfect for sensory rituals, love potions, and bedtime elixirs
Skin Care
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Incorporate into serums, lotions, and massage oils for a soothing, comforting aroma
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Blend with carrier oils to create sensual, aromatic body care
Culinary Uses
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Enhance chocolate, desserts, smoothies, honey, and confections
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Safe and pure enough for culinary applications when diluted appropriately
Blends Well With
Jasmine, Vetiver, Spikenard, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Neroli, Blood Orange, Cinnamon, Ginger, Cardamom, Lavender, Marjoram, Bergamot, Lemon, Tonka Bean, Roses, Tuberose
Usage Tips
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Vanilla oil may crystallize in cold temperatures; gently warm and shake to return to liquid form
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Dilute before applying to skin to prevent sensitization
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Mix with carrier oils for easy pouring and blending in skincare or culinary creations
A Botanical Legacy
Vanilla has long been treasured for its comforting and sensual aroma, considered by some to evoke the closest natural scent to a mother’s milk. Traditionally used in perfumes, love potions, and desserts, Vanilla Essential Oil now offers its sweet, balsamic magic to elevate skincare, aromatherapy, and culinary creations.
"The perfumer is heavily indebted to vanilla... not only does it give a sweet and pleasing fragrance, but it is unusually lasting and is, therefore, excellent for 'fixing' a fragrance."
— Jill Jesse, Perfume Album
"For a while he was witched by the wind that yields faint fragrance of vanilla fields, and watched the pendulous humming-bird cling to the rocking flower, like a golden thing."
— Frederick William Faber
