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Vetiver Essential Oil
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 Botanical Name: Vetiveria zizanoides
Plant Part: Root
Extraction Method: Steam
Origin: India
Description: Vetiver essential oil is derived from the complex white root system of a grass used in India and Sri Lanka for the creation of woven matting.
Color: Dark Brown
Common Uses: Deeply relaxing and comforting. It is also used as a base note in perfumery and aromatherapy applications.
Consistency: Heavy & Viscous
Note: Base
Strength of Aroma: Strong
Blends well with: Cedarwood, Chamomile, Frankincense, Ginger, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Lemongrass, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Vanilla, and Ylang Ylang.
Aromatic Scent: Vetiver has an earthy, woody scent characteristic of most essential oils derived from roots in the earth. It also has a Rich, sweetly satisfying note that is both warm and masculine.
History: In India and Sri Lanka, Vetiver essential oil is known as the “oil of tranquility”. This is directly applicable to its common applications as a relaxing and comforting oil.
Cautions: None known
Disclaimer:
Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy.
The information on the New Directions Aromatics Website is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any use.
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Product Category: essential oils, aromatherapy oils, therapeutic, wholesale, pure, natural, bulk
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Submited By: Kay from Vancouver, British Columbia on 10/23/2009
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I love this eo, never used vetiver before until now. its so deep and yummy. i dont usually gaga over scents but i cant stop myself from sniffing a soap made with a vetiver blend.
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Submited By: Joan from Berryville, Virginia on 08/02/2009
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I love the smell of vetiver, but think it's more appealing during cold weather, because it's so heavy. I started wearing it as a single fragrance... until my next-door neighbor told me I smelled like burning peat moss. Well, I guess I like the smell of burning peat moss. = /
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Submited By: Chloe from Waterloo, Iowa on 07/22/2009
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Really strong earthy scent. It smells alot like the fresh herb which is really pungent. I like it, well I will like it in small amounts.
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Submited By: lucie from calgary, Alberta on 12/09/2008
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I have no previous experience with vetiver, and frankly I find the smell overpowering, and I'm not sure I like it ... however, i can imagine this as a good base for masculine perfumes, and some unisex woodsy smells.
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Submited By: karen from eugene, Oregon on 11/21/2008
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a deep, earthy fragrance! i tend to gravitate toward the earthy fragrances, like this and sandalwood, spikenard, and frankincense.
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Submited By: louise from Montreal, Quebec on 08/19/2008
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I could not make my soap collections without using vetiver. It mixes very well with fir tree, pine etc. Its earthy (or moss) smell is loved or hated. Some vetiver smell is more earthy, some has a smokey smell (Java). Here, at New Directions, the vetiver I found is more earthy : the kind I prefer.
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Submited By: Karina from Richmond Hill, New York on 06/03/2008
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Wonderful FO---never smelt it before--will be interesting to see how it blends with other FOs and EOs as suggested by other reviewers below. On it's own, it's a rather strong "campfire" scent.
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Submited By: Karen from Spring Hill, Florida on 02/19/2008
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I love this oil as an anchor for many blends. The sweet, smoky scent is balancing and relaxing. Great blended with Grapefruit for an oily skin blend and gives a nice depth to Lavender blends.
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Submited By: Heather from Ottawa, Ontario on 01/03/2008
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vetiver remains one of my favourite essential oils to promote sleep. It is a bit overpowering for some clients, but blended with lavender, can be a beautiful experience!
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Submited By: Sheila from Granville, Tennessee on 11/12/2007
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As others have described, it is a deeply earthy scent & appealing as such. But I'm looking forward to its' impact on my son's ADHD tendencies. He's a teen who loves to smell good & this vetiver blended with frankincense, peru balsam, 10 fold vanilla & a touch of 10% jasmine grandiflora in an sandalwood floral water/alcohol solution made an awesome "cologne" that he loves & doesn't even mind that it's 'therapeutic'! Thanks for your amazing products & great prices.
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Submited By: Heidi from Grand Junction, Colorado on 09/19/2007
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This oil pours the foundation for a heady, sensual blend from the earth. I've used in soaps and fragrance oil that never fails to remind me of crushed leaves in mud with a gentle little flower on top. Puts one's mind to warm autumn evenings..... my favorite 'base note' oil so far
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Submited By: Robert from Manassas, Virginia on 07/02/2007
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Initially this smells rather strong but it deepens into a smoky sweetness that I enjoy.
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Submited By: Philicia from Sacramento, California on 05/26/2007
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This oil is not what I expected, but I like it. I'm interested to see what I can do with it. It does have a very earthy scent. It also has a rather smoky scent that reminds me of the bonfires I would have growing up in the country.
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Submited By: Monica from Bolton, Ontario on 04/02/2007
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I've just recently purchased this oil for the first time... I can no longer live without this oil, now that I've experienced it - it's that wonderful! My favourite blend, is to combine it with Sandalwood, Neroli and Jasmine - it's intoxicating!
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Submited By: Yvonne from Brampton, Ontario on 01/25/2007
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One of my new favourites! Love the earthy smell and blends well with other scents I like.
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Submited By: Stephanie from Burlington, Ontario on 12/14/2006
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AWESOME!! A little goes a long way, but it adds a beautiful 'ground' to any blend. (especially useful for meditiation) Very misunderstood oil.
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Submited By: Joely from Topeka, Kansas on 12/01/2006
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I am taking this straight to my incense making table! I am pretty floored by this one! Earthy but not overbearing at all - in the same type of class as patchouli, sandlewood and frankensence but again very light!
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Submited By: Rachel from Roach, Missouri on 11/28/2006
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Nice EO with a calm earthy scent. It is great for relaxing.
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Submited By: Candice from Sarasota, Florida on 07/06/2006
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I think one of the most under-rated essential oils out there, this beautifully grounding and earthy scent is perfect base/balance for so many blends/snergies and a definite must have for any aromatherapist. This one is perfect!
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