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Calamus Essential Oil | Acorus Calamus | For Aromatherapy, Perfume and Incense
Calamus Essential Oil | Acorus Calamus | For Aromatherapy, Perfume and Incense
Steam-distilled Acorus calamus rhizome oil with a warm, spicy, woody, leathery and balsamic base profile.
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Calamus Essential Oil
A steam-distilled rhizome oil from Acorus calamus and extracted in India. an amber material with a deep warm, spicy, woody and slightly leathery aroma, supported by earthy and balsamic undertones and valued as a base note and fixative.
Calamus oil is a high-control fragrance material because chemotypes can contain cis- and trans-asarone. 01% in the finished consumer product.
At a Glance
- Botanical name: Acorus calamus
- Family: Acoraceae
- Plant part: Rhizomes; with roots in the existing INCI field
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Extraction country: India
- Appearance: Amber
- Perfumery role: Base note and fixative
Specifications
- Botanical name: Acorus calamus
- Family: Acoraceae
- Common names: Calamus, sweet flag
- Extraction method: Steam distilled
- Country of extraction: India
- Appearance: Amber
- Perfumery note: Base / fixative
- Aroma: Warm, spicy, woody, slightly leathery, earthy and balsamic
Aromatic Profile
A woody, spicy, balsamic, earthy and warm aromatic profile for formulation and blending.
Profile Details
- Botanical source: Acorus Calamus
- Formulation role: Botanical ingredient
Composition & Formulation
A concentrated essential oil for diluted aromatic formulations.
Technical Details
- Extraction: Steam distilled
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
- Perfume oils and fragrance compositions that feature this material’s distinctive aromatic profile
- Use as a base / fixative in perfume oils and solid fragrances
- Incense and aromatic compositions centred on its warm, spicy profile
Aromatic Products
- Diffuser and room-aroma blends
- Atmospheric and incense-inspired compositions
Safety
- Do not ingest: Calamus oil is not presented for food or internal use
- Do not use undiluted: Avoid direct skin contact, eyes, mucosa and damaged skin
- Storage: Keep locked, tightly closed, cool and protected from light and heat
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