Vetiver Essential Oil 10 ml
Deep, sharp and earthy, this vetiver essential oil brings a grounded, root-like scent to aromatherapy, blending and quiet home rituals. Steam distilled from vetiver roots grown in Java, Indonesia, it has the steady character perfumers often use to anchor a fragrance.
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Deep, sharp and earthy, this vetiver essential oil brings a grounded, root-like scent to aromatherapy, blending and quiet home rituals. Steam distilled from vetiver roots grown in Java, Indonesia, it has the steady character perfumers often use to anchor a fragrance.
Vetiver Essential Oil 10 ml
Vetiver Essential Oil 10 ml is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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What it is
An essential oil is the scent of a plant, distilled or pressed into a few drops. A few drops in a diffuser or burner scent a room; for skin or bath it always goes into a carrier oil first.
Why people choose it
- The scent of the plant itself Pressed or distilled from the flower, leaf, peel or resin, so it smells of the plant, not of a perfume.
- One bottle, many uses A diffuser, a burner, a warm bath with a carrier oil, a drop on a pillow at night.
- A few drops at a time A diffuser takes three to five drops, so one small bottle lasts many evenings.
- Made to be blended Most oils sit well together: lavender with cedarwood, citrus with mint, rose with sandalwood.
How to use it
- 1
Diffuser: 3-5 drops in the water tank
- 2
Burner: water in the dish, a few drops, a tealight below
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Bath or massage: mix into a carrier oil first
Care: Keep away from children and eyes. Always dilute for skin. Store cool, dark, tightly closed.
Customer reviews
3 reviews of this piece
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★★★★★ R.
Our dog also loves this scent!
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★★★★★ A.
A good quality essential oil
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★★★★★ S.
Great product, musty and earthy, just as you would expect
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About this product
The scent of vetiver
- Earthy from the first breath, with a dry, grounded quality rather than a sweet floral lift.
- A distinctive sharpness gives it presence, especially in blends that need depth and structure.
- Its scent is familiar from classic men’s fragrance, where vetiver is often used for a clean, rooted finish.
- It suits evening diffusing, quiet corners, and simple scent rituals where you want something low and steady.
- A little goes a long way in a blend, so add it slowly and let the aroma settle before adding more.
Roots, Java and steam distillation
Vetiver essential oil comes from the roots of Vetiveria zizanioides, a clumping grass originally native to India. This oil is sourced from Java in Indonesia and extracted by steam distillation, a method that carries the aromatic compounds from the roots into a concentrated essential oil.
Vetiver in fragrance tradition
Vetiver is also known as khus oil, a name often used in South Asian contexts. In perfumery, vetiver is valued for its earthy staying power and is commonly treated as an anchoring note, giving a fragrance weight rather than sparkle. Its character is not decorative or sugary. It is quieter, more grounded, and made for people who prefer scent with depth, soil and shadow.
Ways to use it at home
Add sparingly to an essential oil diffuser, following your diffuser’s own instructions. For body use, dilute thoroughly in a suitable carrier oil before applying to skin, and patch test first.
Keep the bottle closed between uses and store it somewhere cool, dry and away from direct heat. Avoid use during pregnancy, with young children, or around pets unless guided by a qualified professional.
Size and details
- Product type: vetiver essential oil
- Volume: 10 ml
- Botanical name: Vetiveria zizanioides
- Plant part used: roots
- Extraction method: steam distillation
- Source: Java, Indonesia
- Weight: 40 g
A thoughtful scent gift
A considered choice for someone who enjoys natural fragrance, aromatherapy blending, or deeper earthy scents. It suits those who prefer quiet, grounding aromas over bright citrus or sweet florals.