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Wildcrafted Black Spruce Essential Oil | Picea Mariana
Wildcrafted Black Spruce Essential Oil | Picea Mariana
Fresh Forest Essential Oil with Deep Coniferous, Resinous & Woody Notes
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Wild Engelmann Spruce Essential Oil
Artisan steam distilled from wild-crafted needles of Picea engelmannii in northern Arizona, this clear oil combines delicate woods, sweet pine and a soft resinous undertone without the bitter or very dry edge found in some conifer oils.
Engelmann spruce is native to Arizona and the western Rocky Mountain region. Its bright top-to-middle profile is suited to forest fragrance, natural perfumery and carefully assessed aromatic formulations.
At a Glance
- Aromatic profile: Delicate woody, sweet pine, fresh and resinous
- Note: Top to middle
- Best suited to: Perfumery, forest aromatics, soap and personal-care fragrance
Specifications of Black Spruce Essential Oil
- Botanical name: Picea Mariana.
- Family: Pinaceae
- Common names: Black Spruce.
- INCI: Picea Mariana Needle Oil
- Extraction method: Steam distilled.
- Part used: Needles.
- Note: Top to middle.
- Odor: Fresh, coniferous, resinous, balsamic, woody, green, and subtly sweet aroma.
- Appearance: Clear.
- Cultivation: Wild-crafted
- Country of origin: United States.
Aromatic Profile
A clean mountain-conifer profile with delicate wood, smooth sweet pine and a restrained resinous depth.
Blending Direction
- Pairs with bergamot, lemon, mandarin, orange and other citrus oils.
- Builds forest accords with fir, cedarwood, cypress, juniper, rosemary and vetiver.
- Softens into lavender, clary sage, neroli, jasmine, rose, ylang ylang, cistus, labdanum and myrrh.
Composition & Formulation
A concentrated steam-distilled essential oil from needles of Picea Engelmannii.
Technical Details
- INCI: Picea Engelmannii needles Oil
- Extraction: Steam Distilled
- Plant part: Needles
- Appearance: Clear
Formulation Notes
- Use in diluted aromatic formulations
- Introduce gradually when building the finished aroma
- Store tightly closed and protected from heat, light and air
Ideal Fragrance Styles:
Black Spruce is especially well suited for:
- Woody fragrances.
- Forest fragrances.
- Aromatic fougère compositions.
- Masculine perfumes.
- Amber woods.
- Incense fragrances.
- Autumn fragrances.
- Winter perfumes.
- Cabin-inspired blends.
- Alpine accords.
Rustic natural perfumesPerfumery Character
Black Spruce Essential Oil is an excellent natural material for compositions that need a realistic evergreen forest effect.
In perfumery it can contribute:
Top Notes
- Crisp evergreen freshness.
- Green forest air.
- Cool conifer character.
Heart Notes
- Resinous balsamic tones.
- Piney freshness.
- Aromatic woody depth.
Base Accents
- Dry wood.
- Soft resin.
- Earthy forest nuances.
It works particularly well in fragrances inspired by:
- Mountain cabins.
- Evergreen forests.
- Autumn woods.
- Winter landscapes.
- Campfires.
- Incense.
- Alpine environments.
- Masculine grooming.
- Rustic woods.
- Christmas forest accords.
Safety
- For external use only; do not ingest or apply undiluted.
- Patch test the finished formulation and avoid eyes, mucosa and damaged skin.
- Seek qualified advice for pregnancy, breastfeeding, children, elderly users, allergies, epilepsy, medical conditions or medication.
- Keep tightly closed and protected from heat, light and oxygen; oxidized conifer oils may increase irritation and sensitization risk.
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