Bio Mullein Essential Oil | Verbascum Thapsus

Overview

At a glance

• Extraction: Steam distilled
• Perfumery role: Subtle middle-note modifier
• Best suited to: Natural perfume, aromatherapy-style blends and carefully diluted skin care

Specifications

• Botanical name: Verbascum thapsus L.
• Family: Scrophulariaceae
• Plant parts: Leaves and flowers
• Extraction method: Steam distilled
• Perfumery note: Middle note

Mullein essential oil is an uncommon commercial material.

Aromatic Profile

• Opening: Soft green herbs
• Heart: Delicate herbaceous and lightly floral character
• Drydown: Subtle and non-intrusive

Composition & Formulation

A concentrated essential oil for diluted aromatic formulations.

Technical Details

• Plant part: Leaves and flowers

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
• Use as a middle note in perfume oils and solid fragrances
• Suited to formulations requiring a light, non-intrusive herbal note.

Safety

Always patch test before topical use.

• For external use only.
• Do not apply undiluted.
• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
• Do not ingest.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding users, young children and people under medical care should consult a qualified professional before use.