Parsley Essential Oil, Steam Distilled 50ml

Green, savoury and quietly sharp, this parsley essential oil brings the scent of crushed herb stems and warm seed to a diffuser blend or perfumer’s bench. Steam distilled from Petroselinum crispum seed and herb in France, it has a fresh botanical character that feels clean-edged rather than sweet.

Green herbal character

• The first impression is leafy and culinary, closer to a bunch of fresh herbs than a soft floral oil.
• A dry, seed-like warmth sits beneath the green edge, giving the aroma more depth in blends.
• It suits moments when you want a crisp, garden-herb note rather than sweetness or resin.
• In home fragrance, it pairs naturally with other herbal, citrus or woody oils.
• The amber bottle and black ribbed cap keep the look simple, practical and apothecary-like.

From seed, herb and steam

This oil is steam distilled from the seed and herb of parsley, using water vapour to carry the aromatic compounds from the plant material. Steam distillation is common for many herb oils because it captures the plant’s volatile scent without the heaviness of a pressed oil or the softness of an absolute.

Parsley in context

Parsley is familiar across European food culture, but its botanical story is older than the garnish on a plate. The name Petroselinum is commonly understood as ‘rock celery’, a nod to the plant’s Mediterranean associations and its relationship to other aromatic members of the celery family. As an essential oil, parsley shifts from everyday kitchen herb to something more concentrated and contemplative: green, dry and distinctive, useful where a blend needs a clear herbal line.

How to use it safely

Use a small amount in an oil burner or diffuser according to your device’s instructions. For skin use, dilute properly in a carrier oil and patch test first.

Do not use essential oils undiluted on the skin. Avoid use during pregnancy, with young children, or around pets unless guided by a qualified professional. Do not take internally, and keep the bottle closed between uses.

Size and details

• Volume: 50ml
• Botanical name: Petroselinum crispum
• Plant part: seed and herb
• Extraction: steam distilled
• Origin: France
• Weight: 110g

A thoughtful choice for scent makers

Choose it for someone who enjoys unusual herbal oils, natural perfumery materials, or building their own home fragrance blends. It feels especially suited to a person who likes green, grounded scents rather than anything sugary or decorative.

Common questions

Is parsley essential oil the same as the fresh herb?
No. It comes from parsley, but the essential oil is far more concentrated and has a stronger, drier aromatic profile than the fresh leaves.

Can I use it directly on my skin?
No. Essential oils should be diluted in a suitable carrier oil before skin use, with a patch test first.

Is this a sweet-smelling oil?
No. Its character is green, herbal and seed-like, with a savoury edge rather than a sweet perfume note.