IRIS ESSENTIAL OIL (IRIS PALLIDA) - ESSENTIAL OILS

Botanical Name: Iris Pallida

Common Method of Extraction: Steam distillation

Part Typically Used: Roots

Color: Pale yellow to yellowish-brown

Consistency: Thick

Perfumery Note: Middle or Heart

Strength of Initial Aroma: Floral, powdery, and slightly earthy

Self life: 3 - 5 years

Iris essential oil is derived from the plant Iris pallida, also known as Sweet Iris or Orris. The essential oil is extracted from the rhizomes, or underground stems, of the iris plant. The rhizomes are harvested, dried, and then processed to obtain the precious essential oil.

Iris essential oil has a complex and captivating aroma, often described as floral, powdery, and slightly earthy. It possesses a unique blend of sweet and fresh floral notes with a subtle hint of rootiness. The initial aroma can be intense and captivating, making it a sought-after ingredient in perfumery.

Essential oil middle notes, also known as heart notes, in perfumery are the aromatic components that become noticeable once the top notes have evaporated. They form the body and character of a fragrance and help in transitioning from the initial impression to the lasting base notes.

A soothing, harmonizing oil with a very refined fragrance that promotes a sense of well-being, is inspiring, relaxing, and balancing for mind and emotions, and nourishes and cleanses the skin.