Sweet, woody and balsamic, like a northern forest. Black spruce is steam distilled from the needles and twigs of Picea mariana, an evergreen from Canada. It is softer and sweeter than pine, with a deep green note that makes any room feel like the outdoors.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Picea mariana
- Origin: Canada
- Extraction: steam distilled
- Aroma: sweet, woody and balsamic
Ways to use it
- Diffuser: 4–5 drops alone, or with sweet orange for a bright winter-forest scent.
- Massage: a popular evergreen note in massage blends; dilute in a carrier oil.
- Blends well with: atlas cedarwood, cypress, lavender, sweet orange and rosemary.
External use only. Always dilute before applying to skin and patch-test first. Keep away from children and eyes.
