Essential Oil

Essential oil of Bergamot is obtained through an ancient extraction process. It consists of splitting the fruit and then pressing the zest onto a sponge stored on top of a jar. A magnificent know-how whose result promises a sparkling essential oil ; delicately lemony and resolutely tangy.

Of ancient origin, Bergamot is a citrus fruit that comes mainly from the province of Reggio Calabria in Italy, more precisely along the Ionian coast. A kind of large lemon with a much more penetrating aroma, it is the basis of many perfumes and cosmetics. In the food industry, it is used in particular to flavor Earl Grey tea. It’s also the only citrus fruit that is not consumed directly.

Bergamot essential oil is an excellent fixative in perfumery. It is used in particular during the constitution of bouquets to bind together the fragrances of the various flowers. Bergamot is finally at the origin of the creation of “aqua admirabilis” recognized as the first cologne.

Black Oud essential oil (Aetoxylon Sympetalum) is sourced in Indonesia, specifically on the island of Borneo. It is obtained by steam distillation of Aetoxylon wood. This wood comes from a variety of tree similar to Agarwood, which is part of the Oud family. This fragrance with character intrigues with its leathery notes. This scent intensifies when the material is distilled into essential oil, while retaining its sweetness, almost as if you were in the middle of a shop selling new shoes.

Traditionally, Black Oud essential oil is useful for treating emotional, nervous and psychological problems. It has the ability to induce a deep meditative state. It is also widely recognised for its aphrodisiac properties and for combating insomnia. An oriental ‘Peace & Love’!

Blue Ginger Essential Oil (Zingiber Officinale) is obtained by steam distillation of its fresh hizomes. Cultivated in the natural reserve of Vohimana in Madagascar, blue ginger is renowned for its strength of character and grows in the rich soils of this island with a unique biodiversity.

Lemony to perfection, it is remarkable for its floral notes of rose. At once aphrodisiac, digestive and healing, its essential oil is ideal for toning up your days. To be used in perfumery, aromatherapy, cooking or olfactotherapy for its multiple medicinal, olfactory or gustatory properties.

Geranium Bourbon or Pelargonium Graveolens essential oil was introduced to Reunion Island in 1870, then to Madagascar. The variety that grows on the island's high plateaus is known for its abundance of flowers. Its scent is somewhere between rosy and fruity. The extract is distilled on site using steam distillation, resulting in a 100% pure and natural essential oil.

Geranium Bourbon essential oil is renowned for its countless virtues. It is primarily considered a mild anti-infective (antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal). It also has tonic properties that promote blood circulation. It is also anti-inflammatory and stimulating. It is an essential ingredient in the various disciplines of perfumery, aromatherapy, and olfactotherapy.

Bushman Candle Oleoresin (Sarcocaulon Mossamedense) is unique. You will only find it in Namibia, more precisely in the Kaokoland desert where only the Himbas tribes are allowed to source it. Its fragrance is as amazing as captivating, and it will charm you with its benzoin and vanilla notes. A little marvel that goes perfectly with an oriental accord.

In its natural state, it is found as a glowing wax. It protects the Sarcocaulon from the extreme heat of the Namibian summer. The Himbas then harvest it by hand directly from the thorny shrub and sometimes from its base. It is an integral part of the daily life of the tribe who use it as a torch, spice for oryx meat and insect repellent.

Bushman Candle’s oleoresin is rich in coumarin. It would have a positive impact on blood and lymphatic drainage. This results in a nervous and muscular appeasement. Natural moisturizer, it is used in Southern Africa for its regenerating properties.

As its name suggests, Cape Chamomile Essential Oil, or eriocephalus punctulatus, is native to South Africa. It is obtained by hydrodistillation of the flowering tops of the plant that the few local producers collect by hand. A rare and fascinating fact, its color is a magnificent Royal Blue that almost makes you want to dive in.

Essential Oil of Cape Chamomile has a reassuring quality that makes sense when smelled, with its sweet, fruity or floral fragrance. It reminds us of the most beautiful smells of our childhood, from harlequin candy to ripe apple. Comforting and relaxing at the same time, we constantly want to return to it. Without ever leaving her again! To be discovered without further delay.

The essential oil of Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) is a natural solution for many daily problems, especially for women. Due to its “estrogen-like” activity, it relieves painful periods while effectively regulating menstrual cycles. But not only… It also helps to fight against hot flashes, vaginal dryness and low libido. A great oil in that its action mimics the female hormones, namely estrogen.

In short, a must-have that was missing from the Sourceur collection and that we chose to source in our beautiful French region on the border between the Alpes de Haute Provence and the Vaucluse thanks to the work of the excellent producer Cassan. Certified Ecocert, this organic essential oil will make you fall in love with its delicious smell, as green as powdery, between aromatic herbs and leathery notes. An ode to life that reminds us of the leather on stain of the tanneries of yesteryear.

The Essential Oil of Copal Santo (Bursera Copallifera) is extracted from the resin of a Palo Santo native from Mexico. Its harvest is very original since the white resin is recovered in large leaves of agaves which are attached under the part of the tree that we come to incise. A product as rare as it is precious, part of what we call the resinous notes. More precisely, its fragrance is terpenic and aromatic, like a subtle olfactory mix between pine needles and sap that sometimes stick to the fingers. At first it annoys, before becoming a comforting smell that we like to keep.

Copal Santo is a bit of all this at the same time, an exceptional essential oil that we never tire of breathing several times a day in a diffuser or on a wet wipe and that accompanies us at every moment to fight against our fears and our daily worries.

Essential oil of Portuguese Cypress (Cupressus Lusitanica) Le Sourceur is 100% pure and natural. It is obtained by steam distillation of the leafy branches of the tree cultivated in Madagascar by the association Coeur de Forêt. Original and surprising, its fragrance is very different from classic cypress. With an unequalled power, it is at the same time citrusy, aromatic and woody. Fabulous notes that bring a green and fruity effect in perfumed creations or simply in diffusion. Not to be missed under any circumstances.

In addition, Portuguese Cypress Essential Oil will be a great ally in everyday life. Rich in monoterpenes, it has many properties : antiseptic, antiviral and sedative.

The essential oil of Damiana (Turnera Diffusa) is derived from the flower and leaf of Damiana native to Mexico. It is then obtained by steam distillation. Its fragrance is singular in every way. Fresh and aromatic, it is somewhere between ripe fruit and mate. A note as interesting as powerful that we advise to feel with delicacy by using a support such as a wick.

Damiana is also known for its aphrodisiac virtues, and without discrimination of sex please ! Indispensable for the female balance while stimulating the libido, it promotes erection in men. An essential oil to be kept under the comforter.

The essential oil of Eucalyptus Staigeriana is 100% pure and natural. Sourced in Australia, it is endemic to the Cape York Peninsula on the north-eastern tip of the country. It is obtained by steam distillation of the leafy branches of the tree. Like other species of Eucalyptus, such as radiata or globulus, its essential oil is resolutely fresh and aromatic. Its particularity comes especially from its notes at the same time lemony and basil. A fabulous fragrance to use as a top note in floral or aromatic accords. Or simply diffuse it to refresh your interior.

At the emotional level, the essential oil of Eucalyptus Staigeriana plays a major role. It is said to be a nervous balancer and as such helps to treat stress or depression. It is finally antiseptic and anti-inflammatory.

The essential oil of Field Mint (Mentha Arvensis) is native to Nepal. It is obtained by hydrodistillation of the aerial parts of the plant cultivated around the National Park of Bardia.

Its fragrance gives off fresh aromatic notes, both minty and herbaceous. In perfumery, it is mainly used as an accessory to bring freshness to a top set, especially on green and fruity creations.

In olfaction, it helps to keep a cool head in all circumstances while promoting concentration. A breath of fresh air that wish you good things, using it with moderation. The essential oil of Corn Mint would also have many properties. Tonic, nervous stimulant and anti-migraine, at low dose once again, it supports digestion while being formidable to decongest the mucous membrane. A refreshing must-have.

Lemongrass essential Oil also called Indian Verbena is 100% pure and natural. It is obtained by distilling the leaves of the plant sourced in Indonesia by the association Coeur de Forêt.

A great classic of perfumery, its fragrance is fresh and citrusy as well as aromatic and spicy. A fabulous oil that is first used as a binder in an aromatic composition. But not only, since the bulb of the lemongrass is a basic flavouring agent in Indonesian dishes. And its many benefits make its essential oil a widely used product in natural medicine especially for its anti-infectious and anti-inflammatory properties.

Mandora essential oil (Citrus Reticulata Blanco x Citrus Sinensis) is the perfect balance of orange and mandarin. It is fresh and sweet like the orange, tangy and sparkling like the mandarin. And that’s specifically what makes it so beautiful, this two-in-one that you won’t find anywhere else and brings freshness to any type of creation.

Resulting of the hybridisation of the Mandarin and orange, the Essential Oil of Mandora is obtained by cold expression of the fruits grown on the island of Cyprus. Calming and relaxing, it promotes sleep and well-being of body and mind. One of the favourites of our sourcing manager and an oil that will never cease to amaze you.

Namibian Myrrh (Commiphora Wildii) is a raw material cultivated by the Himba tribe in the Kunene region, in the northwest of Namibia. It is harvested in the form of resin that oozes directly from the tree and collected by hand by the women of the community. Namibian Myrrh Essential Oil is then obtained by steam distillation of this resin to release a turpentine-like fragrance, with warm, balsamic notes, sometimes aniseed, sometimes tenacious, reminiscent of oak barrels.

The essential oil of Namibian Myrrh is an excellent natural regenerant, used in this sense for centuries by the women of the Himba tribe who apply it, mixed with powdered hematite and the milk of their cattle to protect and hydrate their skin.

Nootka essential oil (Cupressus Nootkasensis) comes from North American conifers known as Alaska Grand Cedar. These trees are very popular in Canada in the construction industry. However, their essential oil is much rarer. In fact, its supply chain depends entirely on that of the construction industry. Our producer has reached an agreement with loggers to collect all unused sawdust from Nootka cedar logging operations. This sawdust is then transformed into essential oil through hydrodistillation. This is a prime example of waste recovery, which is very important to us.

Powerful and unrivalled, its fragrance is on the borderline between smoky, leathery and woody. This essence of character naturally accompanies materials such as Patchouli, Cedarwood or Sandalwood. In olfaction, it is used to imitate the serene and fresh atmosphere of the cold forests of North America or Europe. Relaxing, Nootka essential oil invites you to let go and allows you to escape. Like an olfactory journey, a walk in the forest in faraway lands but at home.

Essential oil of Palo Santo that we propose is issued from the harvest of the fruit, which allows to keep the trees alive and to assure a perenniality of the biodiversity of this region of South America. The picking is done by hand to avoid damaging the trees, it is a traditional wild harvest on mature trees. The fruits are then steam distilled to obtain a pure mystical essential oil with citric and minty accents.

In addition to being an excellent anti-inflammatory, Palo Santo Essential Oil is used for shamanic practices for several centuries but also as a natural insecticide, it is the protector of the crops and purifies the places of life or the individuals during rites. When inhaled, it helps combat many fears, from panic attacks to phobias. It reassures as much as it calms!

Patchouli Essential Oil (Pogostemon Cablin) is 100% pure and natural and take part of a sustainable development program in Bali. Symbol of the hippie movement and native to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia, patchouli is a bush that farmers cut off at the root and that grows back in a few months. The leaves and stems are dried for a few days in the sun and then distilled to give off a woody, earthy scent with smoky accents.

The essential oil of Patchouli is recognized for its meditative virtues. If it facilitates in this sense the concentration. It is also a natural solution to fight against the anxiety and which will calm you to find quickly the sleep.

Ravintsara, originally from Asia and introduced to Madagascar by the Chinese in the 19th century, is a camphor tree whose leaves were known in Malagasy as “bonnes feuilles” (“good leaves”). These were traditionally used to fight infections and boost the immune system.

Today, Ravintsara Essential Oil, extracted from the leaves of the Cinnamomum Camphora tree, is a precious essence renowned for its many therapeutic properties. At Le Sourceur, we steam distil it, which guarantees 100% pure, natural quality, making Le Sourceur Ravintsara Essential Oil an essential choice in aromatherapy to support your health and well-being.

Australian Sandalwood (Santalum Spicatum) essential oil is native to the arid regions of Western Australia. It is obtained by steam distillation of wood grown on twenty-year-old trees. Its fragrance is renowned for its spicy, sweet and earthy notes.

Sandalwood essential oil is commonly applied to the skin to combatmuscular and joint pain, as well as acne. It also has numerous curative virtues: anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory and healing. When diffused or scented, it is ideal for anxiety disorders. Both meditative and relaxing, it also facilitates concentration.

Cryptomeria Japonica or Sugi essential oil comes from Japan, where it is extracted from the leafy branches of the Sugi tree. These are steam distilled to obtain an essential oil with a dry, woody fragrance reminiscent of cedar.

The essential oil of Sugi is known to be insecticide and larvicide, it would also be antibacterial in diffusion. A real asset to chase away insects of all kinds from your home. In addition, it is attributed relaxing and meditative virtues. The oil of Zen !

True Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia) is a must-have that finding in every natural product lover’s bag. As exquisite in olfaction as it is effective for everyday worries, it heals, reassures, while evoking the best memories of our childhood. A marvel that can be found everywhere, and that we wanted to be original and authentic. It had to smell surprising, because that’s what Le Sourceur is all about, quality products that you won’t find anywhere else.

We have chosen to work with the excellent distiller Cassan, certified Ecocert (and therefore organic) and whose lavender crops come from the best producers in Drome, Vaucluse and Alpes de Haute Provence. If it supplies many famous perfumers, its essential oil of true lavender excited us by its notes lavender and greedy, velvety and fruity. A must among the must-haves.

Vetiver Essential Oil (Chrysopogon Zizanioides) is obtained by steam distillation of roots grown in The Cayes region in Haiti. It is sought after and renowned in perfumery for its particular scent with woody and earthy, fresh and vegetal notes.

The essential oil of Vetiver is recognized above all for its tonic properties (circulatory, arterial, venous but also lymphatic). Stimulating, it would be beneficial for the body and would strengthen the immune system. It is also known to be tranquilizing and relaxing. Two excellent reasons to spread its scent in your home.

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (Cananga Odorata) that we offer is of Extra Superior quality. It comes from the harvest of yellow flowers of Ylangui trees which grow naturally in the region of Anjouan in the Comoros. It is obtained in the first 50 minutes of distillation thanks to a still that runs entirely on solar energy. A technique that allows us to have an oil of exceptional quality while thinking of our planet.

Particularly appreciated in perfumery for its fragrance between jasmine and solar, floral and fruity, it will be perfect to embellish all your perfumed or cosmetic creations. But not only. Because the essential oil of Ylang Ylang is also a must in aromatherapy and olfactotherapy and its many and varied properties will help you to better control your small daily worries.