Odour
The odour and uses of Geranium Bourbon Essential Oil
Odour=> has a spicier and darker/deeper character than geranium essential oil; geranium, Crimson clover, Roussillon clover, tea minty, earthy, spicy, green, rose, fatty, metallic, faint peppery quality
Synaesthesia=>
Perfume-Uses=> Used extensively in aromatherapy; rose, rose soap, all bouquets, clover trefle le incarnat
Just-try-it=>
Tips=>Note, there is no bourbon or bourbon aroma in this essential oil; the name comes from Réunion Island’s original name: île Bourbon
Synonyms
$RB :
Regulatory
CAS No. | 8000-46-2 | |
FEMA | 2508 | |
DOCUMENTATION IFRA Status / EU Allergens / MSDS / COA |
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Perfumery Applications
Typical usage in perfume compounds
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Application Suitability
Used in these perfume types but not limited to them.
Rating
9 = Very Good Performance
8 = Good Performance
7 = Reasonable performance
6 = Fair performance
5 = Mediocre performance
4 = Slight stability problems
3 = Discoloration Problems
2 = Stability problems
1 = Major problems
0 = Not recommended for use
Important Notes:
End application data applies to experiments carried out by the authors or extrapolated from those experiments using computer algorithms. As application product formulations vary widely this information is only a general guide.
Full testing by both perfumers- flavorists and end users is the only proven method to ensuring a perfume or flavours safety- strength- suitability- stability and success.
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