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Black Cardamom Essential Oil | Amomum Subulatum | Smoke Scent
Black Cardamom Essential Oil | Amomum Subulatum | Smoke Scent
Black cardamom pod oil · Smoky, warm-spicy and intensely camphoraceous
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Overview
A steam-distilled black cardamom pod oil with a powerful smoky, warm-spicy and camphoraceous aroma. It is a highly tenacious aromatic material for perfumery, incense-style compositions and carefully formulated aromatherapy products.
Specifications
- Botanical name: Amomum subulatum Roxb.
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Common names: Black cardamom, Nepal cardamom, greater cardamom
- INCI: Amomum Subulatum (Cardamom) Pod Oil
- Part used: Pods
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Odour: Strong, spicy, smoky, warm and camphoraceous
- Country of origin: Nepal
- Perfumery note: Middle
Aromatic Profile
Intense smoke and warm spice with camphoraceous freshness, slight bitterness and nuances reminiscent of anise and menthol. Rich, persistent and more forceful than green cardamom.
Composition & Formulation
A steam-distilled essential oil obtained from the pods of Amomum subulatum, with a strong smoky, warm-spicy and camphoraceous middle-note profile.
Technical Details
- INCI: Amomum Subulatum (Cardamom) Pod Oil
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Plant part: Pods
- Country of origin: Nepal
- Perfumery note: Middle
Formulation Notes
- Add gradually because the smoky and camphoraceous profile is powerful and tenacious
- Pair with woods, resins, warm spices and tobacco accords
- Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place
Applications
Natural Perfumery
- Smoky-spice and incense-inspired accords
- Woody, amber, leather and tobacco compositions
- Warm aromatic hearts with a camphoraceous lift
Blending Direction
- Woods, resins, vetiver and patchouli
- Warm spices, vanilla and labdanum
- Citrus, rose, jasmine and ylang ylang
Safety & Handling
- For external use only; do not ingest.
- Do not apply undiluted essential oil to skin.
- Patch test the finished formulation.
- Seek qualified guidance for use during pregnancy, with children, by older adults or alongside medical treatment.
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