Cypress, Blue EO


Details

  • Botanical Name: Callitris columellaris F.Muell.
    (synonym: Callitris intratropica)
  • Origin: Australia
  • Process: Steam Distilled Essential Oil
  • Plant Part: Wood and Bark
  • Cultivation: Wild Grown
  • Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery. Always dilute.
  • Note: Middle to Top Note, Fixative 
  • Aroma Family: Woody
  • Aroma: Sweet, fresh, fruity, mildly licorice-like, balsamic aroma with a resinous, faintly smoky undertone; has good tenacity and fixative properties.
  • Contraindications: Various cautions; please see important Safety Considerations below.



Product Name SKU Price Qty
  1. Cypress, Blue 1 ml 273-33
    $4.25
  2. Cypress, Blue 5 ml 273-006
    $16.50
  3. Cypress, Blue 15 ml (1/2 oz) 273-016
    $36.75
  4. Cypress, Blue 30 ml (1 oz) 273-030
    $64.50
  5. Cypress, Blue 2 oz 273-9
    $118.50
  6. Cypress, Blue 4 oz 273-10
    $216.25
  7. Cypress, Blue 8 oz 273-11
    $399.00
  8. Cypress, Blue 16 oz 273-12
    $741.75
  9. Cypress, Blue 1 kg 273-25
    $1,475.00
  10. For larger sizes or quantities please contact us for pricing and availability.         

Overview

Wild Grown Blue Cypress Essential Oil

Our lovely Blue Cypress essential oil from Australia has a unique, refreshing and delightful aroma that is sweet, fruity and woody; it can be employed as a fixative in floral compositions and compliments precious wood accords, colognes, incense notes and fruit accords.

Callitris columellaris (formerly known as the synonym Callitris intratropica) is an evergreen (coniferous) tree native primarily to coastal Australia, with columellaris referring to its columella, the small pillar of woody tissue at the heart of a Callitris seed cone.1,2 An essential oil, sometimes called 'Australian Blue Cypress' oil in the trade, is extracted from this species that finds use in perfumery, cosmetics, and aromatherapy.3 The oil of Blue Cypress has long been used for incense and in skincare by some mainland aboriginal groups and by the Tiwi people of Bathurst and Melville Islands, northeast of Darwin, Australia.4

Blue Cypress oil would not be blue were it not for an experimental distillation that took place in the 1990s.5 Apparently this oil only turns blue when the heartwood and bark are co-distilled; color variations from greenish-blue to cobalt blue are observed depending on the ratio of the two.6

For information regarding the attributes of Blue Cypress essential oil, please see:

  • 375 Essential Oils and Hydrosols, Jeanne Rose, 1999, p. 51.

Aromatic Profile: Sweet, fresh, fruity, mildly licorice-like, balsamic aroma with a resinous, faintly smoky undertone; has good tenacity and fixative properties.


Appearance: Very blue, transparent, rather viscous liquid. Turns semi-solid in cool temperatures, but easily becomes liquid with gentle heat.


Use: Aromatherapy, Natural Perfumery.


Blending Suggestions: Essential Oils, Absolutes and CO2 extracts are highly concentrated. For safety reasons, they must be diluted before use – this is standard protocol for aromatherapy and perfumery purposes. For how much to dilute, please see Dilution Solutions. This product is soluble in both fixed (carrier) oils and 190 proof alcohol; not soluble in water. For guidance on how to incorporate this product into the carrier of your choice, please see our FAQs section.


Blends Well With: Amyris, Bergamot and other Citrus oils, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Chamomile (Roman), Cistus, Clary Sage, Cypress Leaf, Fir (Balsam), Frankincense, GeraniumGrapefruitJasmine, Juniper, Labdanum, Lavandin, Lavender and other floral oils, Lemon, Lime
Marjoram, Myrtle, Neroli, Oakmoss, Orange Blossom, Patchouli, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spruce, Ylang Ylang.


Safety Considerations: If you have a medical condition or are taking medication, please consult with a physician before use. May be fetotoxic. Avoid during pregnancy or breastfeeding.2 Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.


1 Farjon, Aljos and Denis Filer. An Atlas of the World’s Conifers, 2013, pp. 354-5.

2 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 266.


The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made by Eden Botanicals as to the medicinal value of any products from Eden Botanicals. 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. If you have any questions, please call or email us for further information.

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Customer Reviews for Cypress, Blue EO

Like Amyris Review by
Rating
3
It is a very balsamic oil, sweet and fresh wood that gradually becomes a smell reminiscent of Amyris and just a little bit of the creamy profile of sandalwood when dried, with obvious notes of sweet carpentry wood that I cannot understand. Its staying value stands out for its high quality, it will surely be a typical material that fixes the fragrances for several days.
(Posted on 5/13/2021)
Overripe blue banana Review by
Rating
5
This is one of the Eden Botanicals wood oils that I think are really exceptional along with Somalian Frankincense co2, a Blue Cypress co2 would also be great
(Posted on 3/19/2021)
Woody sweet drydown, tenacious Review by
Rating
5
Unlike anything else I've smelled, the Certificate of Analysis lists Guiaol, a terpene which is a natural anti-anxiety agent, at almost 13%. It also appears to be non-sensitizing, at least on my own skin, and it is used for skin-soothing purposes. I've applied a dot neat on my wrist, hours later it develops an interesting, mild, bittersweet cola-type note. It would make a unique fixative for natural perfumery.
(Posted on 1/4/2021)
The Best I've never Had!!! Review by
Rating
5
This! This is the best thing ever!! I had tried another cypress, from a different supplier, and it smelled like absolutely nothing. However, with EB quickly becoming my one and only go-to for essential oils, I decided to give Cypress, Blue a chance. And I am so incredibly happy that I did! First off, it is a beautiful blue color. Second, it is so incredibly fresh and crisp! I didn't get the over ripe banana note- I found it to started off smelling a bit like cherimoya and a touch of black pepper and honey, which gave way to the woody notes with a slick "texture". Absolutely gaga about this one!!
(Posted on 1/24/2016)
Interesting! Review by
Rating
5
This is sweet and interesting. Direct from the bottle it smells like overripe bananas! After few hours on the skin is warm and woody. Cool!!
(Posted on 8/22/2014)