A soft, rosy floral with a green, leafy edge. Geranium is steam distilled from the leaves of Pelargonium graveolens grown in Egypt. The scent sits between rose and fresh-cut herbs: sweet without being heavy, which is why it turns up in so many skin care and perfume blends.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Pelargonium graveolens
- Origin: Egypt
- Extraction: steam distilled
- Aroma: floral, sweet, lightly green
Ways to use it
- Diffuser: 3–4 drops alone, or with lavender and sweet orange for a bright floral room scent.
- Skin and body: add a few drops to a carrier oil such as jojoba or sweet almond for a rose-scented body oil.
- Blends well with: lavender, bergamot, clary sage, patchouli and citrus oils.
External use only. Always dilute before applying to skin and patch-test first. Keep away from children and eyes.
