Geranium Leaf Absolute Oil - Pelargonium graveolens
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Pelargonium graveolens · Sweet Rosy-Green Leaf
Geranium Leaf Absolute is a sweet, green, herbaceous material solvent extracted from the leaves of Pelargonium graveolens, from Egypt. With a soft rosy-green character and subtle rose facets, this geranium leaf absolute is a versatile, rounded note for fine perfumery and natural fragrance.
Quick Facts
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Botanical Name: Pelargonium graveolens
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Common Name: Rose geranium
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Family: Geraniaceae
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Source: Leaves
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Origin: Egypt
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Processing Method: Solvent extraction (absolute)
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Colour / Consistency: Green to amber viscous liquid
Aroma Profile
Geranium Leaf has a sweet, green, herbaceous scent with subtle rose facets — a soft, rounded middle note.
Blends beautifully with: Geranium leaf pairs with citrus, herb and floral materials, including Bergamot, Clary Sage, Basil, Citronella, Grapefruit, Neroli, and Jasmine.
Rosy Green Leaf
Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens), often called rose geranium, is prized for its sweet, rosy-green character in perfumery. The leaf absolute offers a soft, rounded, herbaceous-rosy note valued for blending.
Harvesting & Extraction
Geranium leaf absolute is produced by solvent extraction of the leaves, yielding a concrete and then the absolute.
Common Uses
Across perfumery, wellness and traditional practice, this oil is valued for:
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Fine perfumery — a soft, rosy-green note for floral and fougere accords.
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Natural fragrance — a versatile herbaceous-rosy note for niche compositions.
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Aromatherapy — a balancing, uplifting note in aromatherapy blends.
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Skincare — a rosy-green note in natural cosmetics.
Related Oils You May Like
For more rosy, green and herbaceous materials, explore related absolutes: Rose Absolute, Violet Leaf Absolute, Geranium Organic essential oil, and our pure floral absolutes.
Caution: Geranium leaf absolute is generally well tolerated but should still be diluted and patch tested. Absolutes are highly concentrated and contain trace extraction solvent, so always dilute well before use, patch test, and use externally only. Not for internal use. Keep out of reach of children.
Technical Analysis
Key Constituents
Typical Composition · Qualitative
Geranium leaf is rich in citronellol, geraniol and green leaf notes. Typical qualitative constituents below; batch values vary.
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Constituent |
Typical Character |
Structural Class |
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Citronellol / geraniol |
Sweet, rosy — principal markers |
Monoterpene alcohols — main markers |
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Cis-3-hexenol / leaf aldehydes |
Fresh, green |
Alcohols / aldehydes |
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Linalool / esters |
Soft, floral |
Alcohol / esters |
Safety Summary
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Hazards: Generally well tolerated.
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Contraindications: Dilute and patch test.
Technical Notes
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Batch documentation — Specification and batch documentation available on request.
Technical Disclaimer: The composition indicated above is qualitative and typical for this botanical; it does not constitute a Certificate of Analysis. For regulatory or formulation decisions, always refer to the batch-specific CoA supplied with your order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is geranium leaf absolute?
It is a sweet, green, herbaceous material solvent extracted from the leaves of Pelargonium graveolens (rose geranium), from Egypt.
What does it smell like?
Sweet, green and herbaceous with subtle rose facets.
How is it different from geranium essential oil?
Both come from the same plant; the absolute is a solvent extract with a softer, rounder leaf character.
What is it used for?
Fine perfumery, natural fragrance, aromatherapy and skincare.