Marjoram Essential Oil

$29.00
Marjoram Essential Oil
Marjoram Essential Oil
Marjoram Essential Oil
Marjoram Essential Oil

Marjoram Essential Oil

$29.00
Size 10ml

Pure Essential Oil | Origanum majorana

Marjoram Essential Oil is a steam-distilled essential oil obtained from the flowering tops of Origanum majorana. It offers a warm, herbaceous aroma with soft woody and lightly spicy facets, making it a versatile material in aromatic and herbal compositions.

Marjoram presents a soft herbal profile with warm green tones, subtle camphoraceous lift, and a gently woody undertone. The aroma is rounded and smooth rather than sharp or piercing, with a comforting, slightly sweet herbal body that sits between thyme and lavender in character.

Marjoram functions primarily as a top-to-heart aromatic note, adding warmth and structure.

Recommended concentration: 0.0.7-5.7%

Particularly effective in:
Aromatic fougères, herbal florals, green compositions, rustic and Mediterranean-style blends

Blends well with:
Lavender, rosemary, basil, and thyme
Citrus notes for lift
Woods such as cedarwood and cypress
Floral materials needing herbal contrast

Suitable for non-perfumery applications including soaps, balms, candles, and home fragrance

It introduces herbal warmth without the sharpness of more medicinal aromatics.

Material Type: Essential oil
Botanical Name: Origanum majorana
Plant Part: Flowering tops and leaves
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
CAS Number: 8015-01-8
Origin: Mediterranean region (varies by batch)
Odour Profile: Herbal, warm, green, lightly woody, mildly camphoraceous
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid
Solubility: Soluble in oil and alcohol
Key Components:
Terpinen-4-ol, γ-terpinene, sabinene hydrate, linalool
Regulatory Status:
IFRA Certificate of Conformity supplied by the manufacturer to The Parfum Apothecary

For external use only, Do not ingest.
High citral content; adhere strictly to IFRA dermal limits
Dilute before skin application
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
Store in a cool, dark place in a tightly sealed container
Shelf life: 2–3 years when stored correctly

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