Geranium, Rose EO

Pelargonium graveolens L'Hér. [synonyms are Pelargonium graveolens var. roseum, Pelargonium roseum and Pelargonium x asperum]

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This is one of the finest Rose Geranium oils we have sourced – its aroma is sweet, green, leafy-rosy with a fruity/minty undertone and a sweet rosy drydown. While somewhat more expensive than other Geranium oils, it is still only a fraction of the cost of true Rose oils and is particularly appropriate if

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Selected size SKU:375-016 - Geranium, Rose 15 ml (1/2 oz) (w/ orifice reducer)

Sample 1 ml ( 1/30 oz )
$3.00
5 ml ( 1/6 oz )
$9.25
15 ml ( 1/2 oz )
$15.00
30 ml ( 1 oz )
$25.75
59.14 ml ( 2 oz )
$46.00
118.29 ml ( 4 oz )
$84.00
236.58 ml ( 8 oz )
$150.25
473.17 ml ( 16 oz )
$272.75
1 kg ( 2 1/5 lb )
$577.25
$3.00
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Product Overview

This is one of the finest Rose Geranium oils we have sourced – its aroma is sweet, green, leafy-rosy with a fruity/minty undertone and a sweet rosy drydown. While somewhat more expensive than other Geranium oils, it is still only a fraction of the cost of true Rose oils and is particularly appropriate if seeking an exceptionally clear, rosy note.

Native to South Africa, the Pelargonium genus includes around 270 unique species and is considered one of the most adaptable and modifiable in the botanical world. Producing a veritable symphony of aromatics, it boasts scents of rose, ginger, apple, coconut, strawberry, mint, nutmeg, citrus, pepper and more that are released from glandular leaf hairs, or trichomes. This enormous diversity of aromatic constituents, created for adaptation to many different habitats, is almost unequaled in the plant kingdom.[1] One could say that the Geraniums show great character and creativity while having the ability not only to get along with, but fully integrate within a multicultural botanical populace. When it comes to aromatic formulation, we know many aromatherapy enthusiasts and natural perfumers who would agree!

Geranium essential oil is prized for its beneficial and astringent effects in skincare[2], particularly for oily skin preparations, scalp blends, after-shaves, and foot and leg lotions. The calming aroma is said to be both centering and sensual[3] with inspiring qualities. It is favored in women’s blends (especially with Clary Sage and Lavender), and its versatile nature makes it ideal for body and massage oils of numerous types. We find it beautiful in a diffuser with Sweet Orange essential oil.

1 Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 3rd ed., 2018, pp. 318.

2 Tisserand, Robert. The Art of Aromatherapy, 1977, p. 233.

3 Mojay, Gabriel. Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, 1996, p. 133.

4 Lawless, Alec. Artisan Perfumery or Being Led by the Nose, 2009, p. 71.

5 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety 2nd ed., 2014, pp. 292-4.

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Customer Reviews

Just geranium

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I would not consider this a rose geranium. I bought samples of geranium that smell exactly the same. I wanted the more floral scent so I am disappointed. I know the smells I keep geranium on hand.

Review by Lisa 4/7/2018

What I've been searching for

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This is what I've been looking for. This is the geranium that I prefer. It's not 100% identical to rose oil but it's a great substitute. I had this from a different source, I was wearing it by itself and people assumed it was rose oil, I had to explain that it was actually geranium. Very unique among the different types of geranium oils.

Review by Cananga odorata 7/24/2016

Did I get a different one?

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I must have a different oil to the ones described here. I got this geranium specifically to mix with rose and provide the dewy greener note that geranium supplies mixed with the soft floriferous aspect that "fills out" rose. This does not do that at all. It is rose in the respect that it is seemingly full of geraniol and citrenellol, but to me this is a harsh, almost brassy smell. None of the softer, greener elements that I associate with geranium are there. It smells to me more like an isolate than a complete essential oil. I used it in the end to reconstruct a rose scent mixed with other isolates, and I got a good if very citrussy rose scent, but when I mix it with rose itself, it overpowers, I find, Very strong, very geraniol/citronellol, and none of the soft, green or watery minty aspects. One thing for it, I used a tiny bit neat on the beginning of a cold sore near my lip and it cleared it up overnight. I think this oil would be excellent in skincare generally as it is clearly geraniol rich.

Review by Kala 1/15/2016

Geranium: check. Rose: check.

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This Rose Geranium is like 65% Rose and 35% Geranium scent (it's actually a Geranium from the plant family Geraniaceae for those that didn't know) but the Rose part stays longer than the Geranium. It's obvious why it's used as a fake rose filler scent, but for good reason: it has more of that light rose smell that many people like rather than the intense and heady scent many of the actual rose cultivars can have. Eden's version – at least the batch I received April 2015 – has a faint citrus undertone (probably the citronellol constituent) and at first I think I even detected a minty/camphoraceous quality, though that disappeared quickly. Anyways, this is as near a perfect Rose Geranium that I've ever smelled. Final note (pun intended): it softens to a soothing, almost powdery scent at drydown. Take me away (bath then zzzz...).

Review by Scott 5/9/2015

LOVELY ROSE GERANIUM

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This is so pretty ! Lovely sweet & herbaceous rose. I've been so pleased with not only the quality of my oils but the stellar customer service. Very impressed with all of my selections ! Thank you .

Review by Danica 4/8/2015

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