The opening is spicy and herbaceous, with a warm, resinous quality and a fresh lift underneath. It is drier and more complex than tea tree, without the sharp medicinal edge, and has a pleasantly earthy mid-note that settles into something faintly woody and balsamic. Cis-calamenene contributes an additional depth and warmth. As a perfumery material it works best as a functional top-to-heart note in natural and botanical compositions, adding a distinctly southern hemisphere character.

Usage and Blending
Manuka Essential Oil works as a middle note and functional aromatic in both fragrance and personal care applications.

Recommended concentration: 0.5-3% in finished formulations; follow IFRA and relevant cosmetic guidelines for leave-on skin applications.

Particularly effective in:

Natural and botanical personal care formulations, particularly for skin and scalp
Facial cleansers, moisturisers, serums, and creams
Shampoos and scalp treatments
Aromatherapy blends alongside other antipodean native oils
Natural fragrance compositions with a botanical, green, or Southern Hemisphere character
Lip balms and body lotions

Blends well with:

Other New Zealand and Australian natives: kanuka, tea tree, blue cypress
Herbs: lavender, rosemary, clary sage
Woods: cedarwood, sandalwood
Citrus: lemon, bergamot for freshness contrast
Resins: frankincense, myrrh for depth

Material Type: Essential oil
Botanical Name: Leptospermum scoparium
Plant Part: Leaves and lateral branches
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
CAS Number: 97766-44-4
Origin: New Zealand
Odour Profile: Spicy, herbaceous, fresh, warm, faintly resinous and earthy
Appearance: Clear, yellow mobile liquid
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and oils
Key Components: Leptospermone (0.5-20%), cis-calamenene (5-16%), flavesone (2-10%), isoleptospermone (0.5-7%), beta-triketones (greater than 5%), alpha-pinene (less than 2%), grandiflorone (less than 1%)
Agriculture: Conventional (regenerative harvesting practices; see supplier notes)
INCI Name: Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil
Regulatory Status: SDS and/or IFRA documentation can be supplied upon request where available.

For external use only. Do not ingest
Not recommended during pregnancy
Dilute before skin application; patch test recommended for sensitive individuals
Avoid contact with eyes
Store tightly sealed in a cool, dark place below 30°C
Shelf life: 2-3 years when stored correctly