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Essential Oil
Nootka
- Botanical name : Cupressus Nootkatensis
- Country of origin : Canada
- Olfactory Family : Woody
- Harvester : Northwest Aromatics
- Harvested part : Sawdust
- Main application : Diffusion
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.
Olfactory Description
Also known as Alaskan Cypress, Nootka offers an irresistibly punchy essential oil to the nose. From the outset, the fragrance fills the air with a very identifiable woody and green signature, which one would not be wrong to associate with cedar, although more aromatic and fruity. Its aniseed and resinous accents and many exotic facets make it particularly recognisable.
It lasts with great elegance, as its trail becomes more floral and powdery, ensuring long lasting wear on any surface. Its momentum gradually exhausted, it ends its run on a soft, cottony impression, a powdery note of a delicacy that leaves one speechless.
In Perfume
Notes:
Heart, Base
Associations:
In its initial freshness, Nootka essence can be accompanied by zesty notes such as Bergamot or Lemongrass. Aromatic facets also suit it well: try our Cypress or Lavender. It is also very friendly with white flowers such as Jasmine, which embrace it without driving it… Finally, other woods can join it, such as Sandalwood, rich in milky accents.
Creations:
Blackcliff – Limewood
Quino – Helio
Icefall – Pineward
Guilty Absolute – Gucci
Glacial Essence – Bvlgari Man
Main emotions
The essential oil of Nootka is far from having delivered all its secrets. Rich in sesquiterpenes, it promotes relaxation while having formidable calming properties. It will be mentioned today mainly to help us relax, before we learn more about it soon. To be continued.
Indications
Relaxing
Encourages relaxation
Calming
Tips for use
5 to 10 drops in a diffuser
a few drops on a ceramic pebble to place in a cupboard or living room
on a damp cloth, leave to infuse and inhale deeply several times a day
For more details and to know if an oil is right for you and the best use for you, do not hesitate to contact an olfactotherapist.
Properties
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Cleaning ![]()
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Tips for use
For your own safety and that of your loved ones, consult an aromatherapy professional.
General Characteristics
Type of culture: Traditional
Harvesting: All year round
Extraction method: Hydrodistillation
Production capacity: >100kg per year
Type of product: 100% pure and natural essential oil
Organoleptic characteristics
Yellow to amber coloured oil
Woody, leathery, smoky scent
Appearance Liquid
Main components
Nootkatene
Carvacrol
Valencene
Physical characteristics
Density: 0,940-0,950
Flash Point: 93°C
Allergens
Beta-Caryophyllene
D-Limonene
Pinenes
Alpha-Terpinene
Alpha-Terpineol
Product References
Cas Number: 1069136-34-0
Batch Number: CNO/CAN/NWA/0922
Shelf life: end 2027
Conservation
Essential oils are sensitive to UV radiation and to the progressive evaporation of their constituents. It is therefore imperative to keep them in a colored glass or aluminum bottle with a tight seal at a temperature between 5°C and 40°C.
Before any use of essential oils read imperatively the precautions of use.
Warning
May cause headache or nausea / In case of eye contact: May cause moderate irritation / Skin: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause skin irritation. Repeated contact may cause drying or peeling of the skin / Keep out of reach of children / Do not use for pregnant or breastfeeding women and children under 6 years.
The information provided on the Le Sourceur site is intended to be informative. They are derived from laboratory research and books published by health professionals but can in no way replace a doctor’s prescription. Le Sourceur declines all responsibility for self-medication.
On Internet
Northwest Aromatics – Nootka
Wikipedia – Cypres de Nootka
Thanks
Adrien Blanc for his perfume expertise
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