Turmeric Essential Oil

$16.00
Turmeric Essential Oil

Turmeric Essential Oil

$16.00
Size 5ml

Essential Oil | 100% Curcuma longa

Turmeric Essential Oil is a steam-distilled essential oil obtained from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa, used in perfumery to introduce warm, spicy, and earthy facets. It brings depth, dryness, and a subtle bitterness that anchors spicy, woody, and resinous compositions.

Turmeric Essential Oil presents a dry, spicy profile with earthy warmth, soft woodiness, and faintly leathery undertones. Compared to powdered turmeric, the oil is less culinary and less sweet, leaning instead toward a clean, aromatic spice with a slightly bitter edge. It adds structure and gravity rather than brightness, contributing a grounded, natural warmth.

Turmeric Essential Oil functions primarily as a heart-to-base note, supporting spice and wood structures.

Recommended concentration: 0.1–1%

Particularly effective in:
Spicy woods and amber compositions
Resinous, incense-style accords
Naturalistic and botanical fragrances

Blends well with:
Woods (sandalwood, cedarwood, vetiver)
Resins (frankincense, benzoin, myrrh)
Spices (cardamom, ginger, black pepper)

Suitable for non-perfumery applications including candles, soaps, body oils, and incense-style home fragrance

It adds warmth and dryness without sweetness.

Material Type: Essential oil
Botanical Name: Curcuma longa
Plant Part: Rhizome
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
CAS Number: 8024-37-1
Origin: India
Odour Profile: Warm spicy, earthy, woody, slightly bitter
Appearance: Yellow to deep amber liquid
Solubility: Soluble in oil and alcohol
Key Components: ar-Turmerone, α-turmerone, β-turmerone, zingiberene, β-sesquiphellandrene

For external use only. Do not ingest
Dilute before skin application
May stain skin or materials due to natural colour
Follow IFRA guidelines where applicable
Store in a cool, dark place in a tightly sealed container
Shelf life: 3–4 years when stored correctly

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