Warm, sweet and herbal, with a delicate floral note. Sweet marjoram is steam distilled from the flowering herb Origanum majorana grown in Hungary. It is a softer, woodier cousin of oregano with a long history of traditional use, and a favorite in massage blends after physical activity.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Origanum majorana
- Origin: Hungary
- Extraction: steam distilled
- Aroma: herbaceous, sweet, woody, with a delicate floral note
Ways to use it
- Diffuser: 3–4 drops with lavender for a warm, mellow evening scent.
- Massage: dilute in sweet almond or grapeseed oil for a warming massage blend.
- Blends well with: lavender, rosemary, cypress, atlas cedarwood and sweet orange.
External use only. Always dilute before applying to skin and patch-test first. Keep away from children and eyes.
