Palmarosa Essential Oil Steam Distilled 10 ml

Soft, rosy and quietly green, this palmarosa essential oil brings a floral lift without the sweetness of a true rose oil. Steam distilled from the grass of Cymbopogon martinii in India, it suits slow scent rituals, diffuser blends and carefully diluted body care.

The rosy green character

• The first impression is rose-like, fresh and lightly grassy, with a clean botanical edge.
• It feels gentle in a room, adding a floral note that does not become heavy.
• Used in a diffuser, it sits well in a morning routine, a quiet workspace or an evening reset.
• For body care, it belongs in a carrier oil or unscented base, never directly on the skin.
• The small amber bottle helps protect the oil from light and keeps it tidy on a shelf or tray.

From Indian palmarosa grass

This essential oil comes from the grass of Cymbopogon martinii, a fragrant plant known for its naturally rose-like aroma. The oil is extracted by steam distillation, a traditional method that uses steam to draw the aromatic compounds from the plant material without cold pressing or solvent extraction.

How to use it with care

Add a few drops to a diffuser according to your diffuser’s instructions, or blend into a suitable carrier oil before applying to skin. Patch test first, and avoid use during pregnancy, with young children, or around pets unless guided by a qualified professional.

Keep the bottle closed when not in use, stored upright and away from heat and direct light. Essential oils are concentrated, so a little is enough.

Palmarosa in scent traditions

Palmarosa has long been valued in aromatic practice for its rose-like scent, especially where a softer, greener floral note is wanted. Although it is a grass rather than a rose, its aroma gives a similar impression in blends, bringing a light floral heart with a fresh plant quality underneath. In perfumery and home fragrance, oils like this are often used to soften sharper notes and add a calm, natural-feeling floral character.

Size and details

• Volume: 10 ml.
• Weight: 40 g.
• Botanical name: Cymbopogon martinii.
• Plant part used: grass.
• Extraction method: steam distillation.
• Country of origin: India.
• Presented in a small amber glass bottle with a black ribbed cap.

A thoughtful scent gift

Choose it for someone who enjoys essential oils, botanical fragrance or making their own simple blends at home. Its rose-like character makes it especially easy to place in a scent collection, even for someone who prefers gentle florals.

Common questions

Can palmarosa essential oil be applied directly to skin?
No. Essential oils are concentrated and should be diluted in a suitable carrier oil or base before skin use. Patch test first.

Is palmarosa the same as rose oil?
No. Palmarosa comes from Cymbopogon martinii grass, but it has a naturally rose-like scent.

Can I use it around pets?
Use caution. Many essential oils can be unsafe for pets, especially cats and dogs, so keep diffusing light, well ventilated and out of their reach, or ask a qualified professional first.