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Bio Bulgarian Summer Savory Essential Oil | Satureja Hortensis
Bio Bulgarian Summer Savory Essential Oil | Satureja Hortensis
Intensely herbaceous Bulgarian essential oil with dry green, peppery, phenolic and warm spicy facets.
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Bulgarian Summer Savory Essential Oil
Steam-distilled from the flowering aerial parts of Satureja hortensis cultivated in Bulgaria. This Lamiaceae essential oil has an intense dry-herbal, peppery and phenolic character with thyme-like warmth and subtle woody undertones.
Its strength makes it useful as a trace aromatic modifier in natural perfumery, soap, haircare, massage and home-fragrance concepts.
At a Glance
- Extraction: Steam-distilled from flowers and leaves
- Aroma: Dry green herbs, peppery spice, phenolic warmth and soft woods
- Use: Low-level professional formulation only
Product Specifications
- Botanical name: Satureja hortensis
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Common names: Summer Savory, Garden Savory, Chubritsa
- INCI: Satureja Hortensis Flower/Leaf Oil
- Extraction method: Steam distillation
- Plant parts: Flowers and leaves
- Appearance: Light-yellow liquid
- Aroma: Intensely herbaceous, dry, warm, peppery, spicy, phenolic and softly woody
- Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and fixed oils; insoluble in water
- Country of origin: Bulgaria
Aromatic Profile
A forceful opening of dry green herbs and peppery spice, followed by thyme-like, phenolic warmth.
Subtle woody and rustic facets appear in the dry-down, making the oil effective in Mediterranean, forest, herbal and masculine-style aromatic compositions. Use in trace amounts because it can dominate a blend.
Formulation & Usage
Formulation Starting Points
- Fine fragrance concentrate: 0.05–1%
- Perfume oils: 0.01–0.5%
- Body oils and massage products: 0.01–0.2%
- Creams and lotions: 0.01–0.1%
- Scalp and haircare: 0.01–0.2%
- Soap and rinse-off products: 0.02–0.5%
Applications
Natural Perfumery
- Herbal colognes and Mediterranean-inspired fragrances
- Forest, mountain, green and rustic masculine accords
- Spicy botanical and incense-inspired compositions used at trace level
Skincare, Haircare & Soap
- Carefully diluted body and massage products
- Scalp oils, pre-shampoo products and grooming formulas
- Cold-process, hot-process and liquid soaps
Home Fragrance
- Diffuser and room-fragrance blends
- Candles and wax melts
- Herbal, forest and rustic seasonal concepts
Safety
- For external use only; do not ingest.
- Do not apply undiluted to the skin.
- Patch test the finished formulation before topical use.
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
- Use extreme caution with children; pregnant users and people with sensitive skin should seek qualified guidance.
- Protect from heat and light in amber, cobalt or violet glass.
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The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products.