Vetiver, Haiti - Organic EO


Details

    • Botanical Name: Vetiveria zizanioides [synonym of Chrysopogon zizanioides (L.) Roberty]
    • Origin: Haiti
    • Process: Steam Distilled Essential Oil
    • Plant Part: Roots
    • Cultivation: Certified Organic (USDA, NOP)
    • Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery / Incense. Always dilute.
    • Note: Base Note, Excellent Fixative
    • Aroma Families: Earthy, Woody
    • Aroma: Deep, heavy, slightly sweet and resinous, with pronounced woody, earthy, root-like notes and light smoky undertones; an outstanding base note that has about the same depth as our Double-Distilled Vetiver.
    • Contraindications: None known.



Product Name SKU Price Qty
  1. Vetiver, Haiti - Organic Sample (1 ml) 1000-3
    $3.00
  2. Vetiver, Haiti - Organic 5 ml 1000-005
    $13.50
  3. Vetiver, Haiti - Organic 15 ml (1/2 oz) 1000-015
    $25.25
  4. Vetiver, Haiti - Organic 30 ml (1 oz) 1000-030
    $43.25
  5. Vetiver, Haiti - Organic 2 oz 1000-9
    $75.75
  6. Vetiver, Haiti - Organic 4 oz 1000-10
    $134.75
  7. Vetiver, Haiti - Organic 8 oz 1000-11
    $240.75
  8. Vetiver, Haiti - Organic 16 oz 1000-12
    $436.25
  9. Vetiver, Haiti - Organic 1 kg 1000-25
    $875.25
  10. For larger sizes or quantities please contact us for pricing and availability.         

Overview

Organic Vetiver Essential Oil from Haiti

Our organic Haitian Vetiver has an aroma that is deep, heavy, slightly sweet and resinous, with pronounced woody, earthy, root-like notes and light smoky undertones. More than just a simple grass, its chemical complexity is why Vetiver is often thought of as a perfume in itself. It is an outstanding base note with excellent fixative qualities. Vetiveria zizanioides is composed of more than 100 mostly sesquiterpene constituents; three in particular – khusimol, α-vetivone and β-vetivone – are thought of as the 'fingerprint' of the oil and are responsible, in large part, for the characteristic odor and properties of Vetiver.

Also known as vetivert, khus, or khus khus, Vetiver has a long history of use and is very well known as the Oil of Tranquility.1 It is obtained from the roots of a tropical grass originally from India and Sri Lanka, but the roots are also now cultivated in many tropical countries for household purposes and as an effective strategy to prevent soil erosion. From time immemorial, one of the oldest aromatic uses of Vetiver roots is to weave them into mats which, when dampened with water and hung in windows like curtains, cool and scent the air with a pleasant aroma.2

Vetiver essential oil varies dramatically in aroma depending on where it is grown (terrain, climate, cultivation) and how it is distilled. Guenther stresses that the distillation of heavy, sesquiterpene-rich oils like Vetiver must continue for hours despite the apparent lack of increase in volume, “otherwise valuable, high-boiling constituents will be lacking in the oil.”3 Dense and syrupy, Vetiver essential oils, much like Patchouli and Sandalwood oils, undergo chemical transformation and improve with age, making them very good base notes and fixatives in natural perfume and incense formulations.4,5 The centering aroma of Vetiver is sublime in calming baths, massage, and meditation blends and in skincare preparations for dry, mature or congested skin.

For information regarding the attributes of Vetiver, please see:

  • L'Aromatherapie Exactement, Pierre Franchomme and Dr. Daniel Pénoël, 1990, p. 405.
  • Essential Oils – A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2012, pp. 203-4, 292.
  • Advanced Aromatherapy, Kurt Schnaubelt, 1998, p. 94.
  • Aromatherapeutic Blending: Essential Oils in Synergy, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2016, pp. 251-2.
  • Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Gabriel Mojay, 1996, pp. 124-5.
  • Aromatherapy Workbook (revised edition), Marcel Lavabre, 1997, pp. 81-2, 151.

For information regarding the use of Vetiver in natural perfumery, please see:

  • Artisan Perfumery or Being Led by the Nose, Alec Lawless, 2009, p. 81.
  • Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, Steffen Arctander, 1960, pp. 649-52.
  • Essence and Alchemy – A Book of Perfume, Mandy Aftel, 2001, pp. 77, 92-3.
  • "Vetiver Series: 2. The Fascinating Material," Elena Vosnaki in The Perfume Shrine, August 2008, http://perfumeshrine.blogspot.com/2008/08/vetiver-series-2the-fascinating.html

Aromatic Profile: Deep, heavy, slightly sweet and resinous, with pronounced woody, earthy, root-like notes and light smoky undertones; an outstanding base note that has about the same depth as our Double-Distilled Vetiver.


Appearance: Light golden yellow, transparent, somewhat viscous mobile liquid.


Storage Suggestions: This oil will actually improve with age, that is, the aroma will become deeper, rounder and more refined over time when properly stored at a constant temperature below 65-70F degrees.


Use: Aromatherapy, Natural Perfumery, Incense.


Blending Suggestions: Dilute and add drop by drop to your blends until the desired effect is achieved.


Blends Well With: Amyris, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Boronia, Cardamom, Cassie, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Clove, Cocoa, Coffee, Coriander, Eucalyptus (Lemon), Frankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavandin, Lavender, Lemongrass, Litsea Cubeba, Mandarin, Oakmoss, Opopanax, Orange (Sweet), Orris, Patchouli, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Rose, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Tangerine, Tobacco, Violet Leaf, Ylang Ylang, Yuzu. "Vetiver oil is used extensively in perfumery not only as a fixative, but also as an odor contributor in bases such as fougère, chypre, modern woody-aldehydic or ambre[sic]-aldehydic bases...moss and wood notes, opopanax bases, rose bases, etc."6


Safety Considerations: None known.7 Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.


1 Davis, Patricia. Aromatherapy: An A-Z, 1988, p. 330.

2 Guenther, Ernest. The Essential Oils, Vol. IV, 1950, p. 156.

3 _____________. The Essential Oils, Vol. I, 1947, p. 153.

4 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 651.

5 Hughes (MSc), Kerry. The Incense Bible, 2007, pp. 137-8.

6 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, pp. 651-2.

7 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, pp. 466-7.


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 Vetiver, Haiti - Organic EO

Wow surprised Review by
Rating
5
This is a really nice vetiver... I expect balance and cohesion from Haitian material, but this is over-the-top perfection. It's very powdery sweet and balanced with strong creamy sandalwood and orris notes. Uniquely pleasant fresh florality. Very viscous, golden color oil. Love it.
(Posted on 8/7/2020)
Mother Earth in a bottle: Review by
Rating
5
I have several types of vetivers from different brands, so a fair amount for comparisons. I have three Eden vetivers, and all of them are aged at least a few years. (1) Batch #1010-7-2, organic, from Sri Lanka: This is my 2nd favorite of all my vetiver stash (the first being probably more than 20 years old; the label gives no hint of its origin.) This one has a sweet chocolate, oak whiskey barrel aroma, with deep earthy elements. I’ve used it in many blends, and it lends that rich sweet note without being floral. It’s very pronounced and persistent, an unapologetic exhibitionist. (2) Batch #1000-3-2, organic, from Haiti: This one is mellow and safe for blending with anything needing sweet earthiness without the risk of overpowering the unity. I like it a lot better than another brand from Haiti, which is greener. (3) Same as my other Eden from Haiti, but older, no batch #: Very similar, also mild and a bit more rounded and layered. So, with each of these, Eden has hit it out of the park, and with the one from Sri Lanka, it’s a grand slam.
(Posted on 9/22/2018)
Love it Review by
Rating
5
Beautiful
(Posted on 10/7/2016)
Wonderful Review by
Rating
5
It smells quite similar to Gulf oud.
(Posted on 4/19/2016)
Smells like my childhood Review by
Rating
4
I have to be honest, this vetiver was initially not my first choice. EB has another, currently out of stock, that smells like a graveyard. Vetiver Haiti is not nearly as damp, bitter or dirty as the one I prefer. Instead it smells like a mountain forest full of ferns. There's a fleeting smoky note at first, which gives way to ferns and hay, with a bit of bitter earth underneath. Definitely not graveyard. I've been playing around with adding it to blends with nagarmotha, for a leather note. Used sparingly, it lends a supple richness to less-than-sweet fragrance blends. Not my number one favorite... but a very close second.
(Posted on 1/24/2016)
strong and tenacious Review by
Rating
5
This vetiver is a powerhouse of strength and longevity. It has a tremendous warmth (not too sweet though) and is very deep, rooty and earthy smelling. Even diluted, I can smell this one on my skin the next day! A little goes a long way. Beautiful with Rose.
(Posted on 9/14/2015)
Nice Review by
Rating
5
A nice complex aroma, with notes of fresh cut grass and damp earth, with a mild chocolate-like undertone.

The aroma of vetiver is often compared to patchouli, but the former is more green and grassy while the latter is more dark and smells like wet soil.

Definitely a nice aroma!
(Posted on 2/14/2015)
Smooth sailing Review by
Rating
5
For this sample months ago, was clueless what to expect other than green, earthy and so on. WHOA! I totally see the roseate woodyness! I just felt like I was on a jet ski in the amazon, just exotic. And not in a sweet floral way but just relaxing, damp and the watery tones came in. A pleasure to work with, have 1/4 oz on the way and looking forward to it. This is also the first Vetiver I've ever tried but I'm enjoying it. I remember being so serene, great for anxious nerves!!
(Posted on 12/27/2014)
Outstanding! Review by
Rating
5
High quality, rich smelling earthy aroma, slightly smoky, sweet. Intoxicating. I only ordered .5 oz but I'm going to be ordering at least 2 oz soon. You can wear this on its own at a 20 percent dilution. It definately needs to be diluted to give the fragrance room to 'breathe'. Right out of the bottle its way too concentrated. If you love deep earthy, woody fragrances, buy as much of this as you can! You won't regret it.
(Posted on 11/3/2014)
Beautiful Vetiver! Review by
Rating
5
This is a wonderful vetiver. So smooth and green. Less smoky than other varieties, perfect for creating luxurious men's vetiver fragrances.
(Posted on 3/22/2013)
Amazing Vetiver Review by
Rating
5
This is the best of the Vetivers I've smelled, although I haven't tried the others at Eden Botanicals. This one is sweet, unlike the others I've tried from other vendors. It blends very well with most scents (as long as you like Vetiver). However, it is quite strong, so a little goes a long way, and it can easily overpower a perfume if you add more than a very small amount. The scent is very tenacious as well, which makes it a nice fixative. I really can't believe how quickly I've used this oil, and I'll definitely be ordering more!
(Posted on 2/19/2013)
My Favorite Vetiver Review by
Rating
5
I must admit I'm a fan of all Vetivers so when I treated myself to Vetiver Haiti I was blown away. This surpassed all I've bought before. Still sweet earthy and damp but seems to lack the burnt aspect of others. I can't wait to try this in a Chypre perfume. Delightful.
(Posted on 2/19/2013)
Strong smelling oil Review by
Rating
5
This Vetiver smells like Chinese herbal drink "antelope's horn". It has very strong unique smell.
(Posted on 2/14/2013)
My Favorite! Review by
Rating
5
This organic vetiver from Haiti is indeed the smoothest and sweetest of the Eden vetiver's offered, with only a hint of smokiness which makes it blend seamlessly with other scents. I haven't had it long enough to speak of how it changes with age, but if it is as tenacious as the organic vetiver from Sri Lanka I'm sure it will be a standout!
Try it with a touch of Eden's newly formulated Amber Essence oil for a exotic magic carpet ride to the near east!
(Posted on 12/28/2012)