The opening is immediate and assertive: sharp, camphorous, with a green freshness that reads as both culinary and medicinal at once. It is warmer and less resinous than rosemary, more mineral and less phenolic than thyme, with a distinctive thujone-driven edge that gives it a character no synthetic can accurately replicate. As it develops the camphor recedes into something softer, drier, and more balsamic, with a spicy warmth that sits well in masculine and aromatic structures. Strength is high and diffusiveness exceptional. This oil announces itself well before the other materials in a formula do.

Sage Essential Oil works as a top-to-heart note modifier and herbal accent, used at low concentrations for maximum effect.

Recommended concentration: 0.5-2% in finished fragrance formulations; maximum 0.4% in leave-on topical applications due to thujone content.

Particularly effective in:

Classic fougere, chypre, and aromatic cologne structures
Masculine and unisex herbal compositions
After-shave and grooming fragrance
Herbal and aromatic home fragrance and candles
Shampoo, soap, and deodorising personal care products where a clean, herbal character is desired

Blends well with:

Herbaceous aromatics, lavender, rosemary, clary sage, basil
Citrus notes, bergamot, lemon, petitgrain
Spice, black pepper, coriander seed
Woods and resins, patchouli, cedarwood, oakmoss
Fresh and green materials, fir needle, violet leaf, galbanum

Suitable for candles and home fragrance where a warm, herbal character is desired (within IFRA limits). Not recommended for use in lip products.

Material Type: Essential oil
Botanical Name: Salvia officinalis
Plant Part: Leaves and stems
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
CAS Number: 8022-56-8
FEMA Number: 3001
Origin: Mediterranean (confirm batch origin from supplier documentation)
Odour Profile: Sharp, camphoraceous, warm-herbaceous, spicy, faintly balsamic
Appearance: Liquid; colourless to pale yellow
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water
Key Components: Alpha-thujone, beta-thujone, camphor, 1,8-cineole, d-limonene, linalool
Certification: Australian Certified Organic (ACO); COSMOS Certified
INCI Name: Salvia Officinalis Oil
Regulatory Status: SDS documentation can be supplied upon request.

Not suitable for use by individuals with epilepsy or other seizure disorders
Contains thujone, a neurotoxic compound. Observe maximum concentration limits strictly; do not use undiluted on skin
For external use only. Do not ingest
Not to be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Keep out of reach of children
Flammable liquid and vapour, Flash point 39°C; keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames
Avoid contact with eyes
Store tightly sealed in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight and heat sources
Shelf life: 2-3 years when stored correctly