Botanical Name: Jasminum offininalis
Plant Part: Flower
Origin: India
This is pure Jasmine Essential oil and needs to be diluted with a carrier/ base oil before using on the skin .
Colour: Orange to Brown
Common Uses: Jasmine is well respected for its aphrodisiac properties. It is a sensual, soothing, calming oil that promotes love and peace.
Consistency: Viscous
Note: Middle to Base
Strength of Aroma: Strong
Blends well with: Jasmine officinalis generally works with all oils. It helps to round out scents, and tends to work particularly well with other aphrodisiac oils (sandalwood and Ylang Ylang are two great examples)
Aromatic Description: Jasmine has a smooth, extremely intense floral smell that is both sweet and lingering.
History: Since ancient times, Jasmine has been referred to as the King of oils (Rose is the Queen). Apparently this is because Jasmine is the most masculine of all the floral oils. It is also intersting to note that It takes 8,000 carefully hand-picked blossoms to produce 1 gram (about 1 ml.) of Jasmine Absolute.