Tarragon Essential Oil presents a green, herbal profile with pronounced anise-like sweetness, soft spice, and a lightly peppery edge. The aroma is crisp and vibrant rather than heavy, with a fresh leafy quality that feels clean and aromatic. In perfumery, it reads as bright, lively, and slightly unconventional, adding a culinary-adjacent herbal nuance when used carefully.

Tarragon Essential Oil functions primarily as a top-to-heart note, shaping freshness and aromatic clarity.

Recommended concentration: 0.05–0.5% (very potent)

Particularly effective in:
Green, herbal, and aromatic fragrances
Modern colognes and fougère-inspired structures
Botanical and niche compositions seeking lift and contrast

Blends well with:
Citrus notes (bergamot, lemon)
Lavender, clary sage, and other aromatics
Soft woods and musks for balance

Suitable for non-perfumery applications such as soaps, candles, and home fragrance at low levels

Small amounts provide clarity and freshness; overuse quickly dominates.

Material Type: Essential oil
Botanical Name: Artemisia dracunculus
Plant Part: Leaves
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
CAS Number: 84775-42-8
Origin: Commonly France
Odour Profile: Green, herbal, aniseed, lightly spicy
Appearance: Pale yellow to greenish liquid
Solubility: Soluble in oil and alcohol
Key Components: Estragole (methyl chavicol), ocimene, limonene, α-pinene

For external use only. Do not ingest
Highly concentrated; dilute before skin application
Contains estragole; adhere strictly to IFRA guidelines
Store in a cool, dark place in a tightly sealed container
Shelf life: 2–3 years when stored correctly