Basil

At a glance

Basil is a green, peppery herbal material steam-distilled from Ocimum basilicum leaves, used to add a fresh aromatic lift to citrus openings.

Origin

Ocimum basilicum leaves, primarily Egypt and the Comoros

Extraction

Steam distillation

Profile

Green, peppery, anise-like herbal scent

IFRA status

Restricted, estragole and methyl eugenol content under IFRA limits

Cost tier

Low