Idaho Blue Spruce Essential Oil | Picea Pungens

Idaho Blue Spruce Essential Oil

Steam distilled from the needles of Picea pungens, this pale-blue oil has a fresh, bright coniferous profile with woody depth and a lightly lemony, fruity lift. It is a distinctive top note for forest, outdoor and clean aromatic compositions.

At a Glance

• Aromatic profile: Fresh, bright, woody, coniferous and lightly fruity-citrus
• Note: Top
• Best suited to: Perfumery, aromatherapy and professionally diluted personal-care products

Specifications of Idaho Blue Spruce Essential Oil

• Botanical name: Picea pungens
• Family: Pinaceae
• Extraction method: Steam distilled
• Part used: Needles
• Note: Top
• Odor: Fresh, bright, woody and coniferous, with a lightly lemony-fruity nuance
• Appearance: Light blue

Aromatic Profile

A bright, fresh, citrus, woody and fruity aromatic profile for formulation and blending.

Profile Details

• Botanical source: Picea pungens
• Aromatic character: Fresh, bright, fresh woody, slightly lemony with undertone light fruity
• Perfumery note: Top note
• Formulation role: Botanical ingredient

Formulation & Usage

Aromatic Use

• Use in well-ventilated diffusion blends at a modest level.
• Suited to fresh coniferous, woody and citrus-forest compositions.

Topical Formulation

• Dilute before topical use.

Applications

Natural Perfumery

• Perfume oils and fragrance compositions that feature this material’s distinctive aromatic profile
• Use as a top note in perfume oils and solid fragrances
• Small-batch natural perfumery and accord building

Safety

• For external use only; do not ingest.
• Do not apply undiluted.
• Oxidized terpene-rich oils may present greater sensitization risk; store tightly closed, cool and away from light.
• Patch test the finished formulation.
• Seek qualified advice for vulnerable users or respiratory sensitivity.