Cypress Leaf - Organic EO


Details

  • Botanical Name: Cupressus sempervirens L.
  • Origin: Morocco or Spain (see COA for lot specific origin)
  • Process: Steam Distilled Essential Oil
  • Plant Part: Branches / Leaves
  • Cultivation: Certified Organic (USDA, NOP)
  • Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery. Always dilute.
  • Note: Middle Note
  • Aroma Family: Woody
  • Aroma: Fresh, woody, resinous, deep green balsamic aroma with a faint smoky and ambergris-like undertone in the tenacious drydown.
  • Contraindications: Possible skin sensitizer; please see Safety Considerations below.



Product Name SKU Price Qty
  1. Cypress Leaf - Organic Sample (1 ml) 275-3
    $2.00
  2. Cypress Leaf - Organic 15 ml (1/2 oz) * 275-016
    $11.25
  3. Cypress Leaf - Organic 30 ml (1 oz) 275-030
    $17.50
  4. Cypress Leaf - Organic 2 oz 275-9
    $29.75
  5. Cypress Leaf - Organic 4 oz 275-10
    $52.00
  6. Cypress Leaf - Organic 8 oz 275-11
    $92.00
  7. Cypress Leaf - Organic 16 oz 275-12
    $165.25
  8. Cypress Leaf - Organic 1 kg 275-25
    $372.50
  9. For larger sizes or quantities please contact us for pricing and availability.         
* Size includes orifice (drop) reducer
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Overview

Organic Cypress Leaf Essential Oil

Organic Cypress Leaf is an exceptionally vibrant essential oil – and we think you’ll agree. Ours has a fresh, woody, resinous, deep green balsamic aroma with a faint smoky and ambergris-like undertone in the tenacious drydown. Highly valued for its multitude of uses by ancient civilizations, Cypress is still used as a ceremonial incense by the Tibetans.1 Cypress trees are long-lived and do not easily decay (thus the Latin name sempervirens – lives forever); this is perhaps the primary reason why the Greeks chose Cypress wood to sculpt statues of their immortal gods.2 These trees are all about endurance – the oldest living Cypress tree is in Iran and is estimated to be approximately 4,000 years old!

Once used to make Flamenco guitars,3 and most famously for the doors of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City, Rome, the essential oil-rich wood is naturally resistant to insects, chemical corrosion and other damaging elements. These tall, slender trees epitomize upward motion and centered energy and, not surprisingly, Cypress Leaf essential oil is often included in pre-workout blends or diffused during yoga practice.It is a wonderful astringent for oily skin, scalp, and foot preparations, and as an addition joint and chest rubs and cleansing baths.

Cupressus sempervirens essential oil has a buoyant, uplifting aroma that is shared by many of the coniferous needle trees and is used in perfumes and colognes as a tenacious fragrance component. Author Scott Cunningham suggests that a combination of Cypress Leaf and Patchouli essential oils creates an ambergris-like substitute.5 Another source agrees, recommending proportions of one part Patchouli with two parts Cypress Leaf.6

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

  • L’Aromathérapie Exactement, Pierre Franchomme and Dr. Daniel Pénoël, 1990, pp. 345-6.
  • Aromatherapeutic Blending – Essential Oils in Synergy, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2016, pp. 111, 127, 152, 209-10.
  • Essential Oils – A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, 2nd ed., Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2012, pp. 233-4.
  • Fragrance and Wellbeing, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2014, pp. 194-5.

Aromatic Profile: Fresh, woody, resinous, deep green balsamic aroma with a faint smoky and ambergris-like undertone in the tenacious drydown.


Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow, transparent, mobile liquid.


Use: Aromatherapy, Natural Perfumery.


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


Blends Well With: Ambrette Seed, Benzoin, Bergamot, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Cistus, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Juniper, Labdanum, Lavender, Lemon, Linden Blossom, Liquidambar (Styrax), Mandarin, Marjoram, Orange, Patchouli, Pine, Rosemary, Sandalwood. Cypress Leaf essential oil "can help to [act as a fixative for] citrus notes and balance light florals by adding some body."7 It also has "a unique dryout of delicate and tenacious sweetness, often compared to that of amber [sic] (labdanum-ambre)."8


Safety Considerations: Skin sensitization if oxidized.9 Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.


1 Lawless, Julia. The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, 2013, p. 81.

2 Sellar, Wanda. The Directory of Essential Oils, 1992, pp.50-1.

4 Private communication.

5 Cunningham, Scott. The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews, 2nd ed., 2008, p. 28.

6 Daniel, Marilyn F. Kitchen Witchery, 2002.

7 Lawless, Alec. Artisan Perfumery or Being Led by the Nose, 2009, p. 68.

8 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 211.

9 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 265.


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 Leaf - Organic EO

An Alchemical Wonder Review by
Rating
5
Echoing other reviewers sentiments: you absolutely must let this age in a blend to experience its magic properties. I've been working on this coniferous amber perfume, conifer essences laid over an earthy base of patchouli, sandalwood, labdanum, vetiver, spikenard and agarwood CO2, siam wood, spices, etc. But I just couldn't get the layers to "marry." The top notes were too "weedy," or during the dryout the balsamic notes would just burst out of nowhere... I read through the reviews here and decided to try my sample of this cypress eo to use as a modifier. Thing is, even diluted it has a super sharp, salty top note I wasn't keen on- figured it would act like the loudmouth at the party who wants all the attention on them. Well. Instead I learned it is that special person who brings the whole room of strangers together! It tied the green and terpenic top notes seamlessly into the deep, sweet, woody base notes, while also reigning in the siam wood's balsamic intensity... This cypress eo is an alchemical wonder material! Can't wait to see what it does for other blends! Thank you, Eden!
(Posted on 6/25/2017)
I'm so glad I waited.... Review by
Rating
5
This is a gorgeous Cypress! As is always recommended to remember, the scent straight out to the bottle is not true. Even a test strip, to my novice nose, does not show the depth of some oils.
Here's where I discovered what this Cypress really does to a blend - I made a blend to conjure up images of air, flight, trees - a sacred owl blend - clary sage, frankincense, atlas and himalayan cedarwood, small amounts tobacco, oakmoss, top of lime and lemon, with the middle geranium rose and cypress. What first appeared was a bright, clean balsam scent. Seemed to initially make blend very dry, even sharp and crisp. But I let the blend sit for a week or so. What resulted is an added warmth and muskiness, so unique. It did exactly as described in the overview notes. It fixed citrus, balanced the florals, added warmth and soft musk.
Another winner from Eden!
(Posted on 1/17/2017)
really interesting Review by
Rating
5
this oil possesses some really interesting notes in perfumery. You have to be patient and let it settle for a few weeks in a composition, but what evolves is a beautiful VERY close to ambergris note. Don't make the mistake of dismissing it as a typical fir/pine e.o.
(Posted on 8/29/2016)
Pretty, plus multiple uses Review by
Rating
5
Earthy but regenerating. A drop or two is great for a forest blend, but no more as this is potent. Use with lemon grass OR, with lemon tea tree mixed with isopropyl alcohol to repel ants! Also freshens rooms wonderfully.
(Posted on 5/16/2016)
Pretty, plus multiple uses Review by
Rating
4
I have used tiny amounts (a drop or two) in an energy blend.
(Posted on 5/16/2016)
excellent Review by
Rating
5
This is a true cypress oil. Not sure what happened to Delanie, but I think Delanie has been purchasing bad and cheap cypress oils cut with cheap cedar. To characterize as disgusting is a complete misnomer.
(Posted on 2/3/2015)
From the Oils Room... Review by
In our experience, Cypress Leaf oils on the market are often rectified or redistilled and much of the important sesquiterpene constituents have been removed for the questionable benefit of a light, fresh, “superior” aroma. They will be cheaper. True Cypress Leaf oil is not light and fresh. It shares some chemistry with the Cedarwoods and Cistus so “dry, dirty” notes will be present. These constituents, which are part of the whole plant, have additional therapeutic benefits and we have many practitioners and skin care manufacturers who adore this oil.
(Posted on 6/18/2014)
Beyond Horrible Review by
Rating
1
What I received bears no resemblance to Cypress Leaf oil. It smells dry, dirty, with a hint of medicinal balm - not the woody, watery, beautiful Cupressus sempervirens I've aquired from other sources - at a cheaper price, no less! Everything else in my order exceeded my expectations (including the freshest, sweetest peppermint I've tried so far), so don't let this negative review steer you away from this company as a whole, but beware of this one. It's disgusting, and I'm sad because I LOVE cypress oil.
(Posted on 6/16/2014)