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Blue Cypress Essential Oil | Callitris Columellaris
Blue Cypress Essential Oil | Callitris Columellaris
Australian blue cypress wood oil · Smooth woody, smoky and balsamic
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Blue Cypress Essential Oil, steam-distilled from the wood of Callitris columellaris, is a rare and visually striking botanical extract known for its naturally deep blue hue, derived from its unique guaiazulene content.
Its aroma is soft yet complex—woody, slightly smoky, with delicate balsamic and earthy undertones, offering a grounding and tranquil olfactory experience. Unlike many sharper conifer oils, Blue Cypress presents a smoother, more refined profile, making it highly valued in luxury perfumery and therapeutic blends.
Highly regarded for its soothing and balancing properties, this oil is a versatile addition to both aromatherapy and high-end skincare formulations.
Specifications
- Botanical name: Callitris columellaris F.Muell.
- Family: Cupressaceae
- Common name: Blue cypress
- INCI: Callitris Columellaris Wood Oil
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Appearance: Intense blue liquid
- Country of origin: Australia
- Perfumery role: Middle to base; fixative
The earlier metafield used “Callitris columellaris var.
Aromatic Profile
Smooth woody cypress with light smoke, balsamic depth and earthy undertones; softer than a sharply terpenic conifer oil.
Composition & Formulation
A concentrated essential oil for diluted aromatic formulations.
Formulation Notes
- Use in diluted aromatic formulations
- Introduce gradually when building the finished aroma
- Store tightly closed and protected from heat, light and air
Applications
Natural Perfumery
- Botanical perfume oils and fragrance compositions
- Small-batch natural perfumery and accord building
Safety & Handling
- For external use only; do not ingest or apply the concentrated material undiluted.
- Patch test the finished formulation.
- Set the final concentration from the intended end use and the most restrictive relevant safety limit.
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; store tightly closed and protected from heat, light and air.
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