Cajuput oil

At a glance

Cajuput oil is steam‑distilled from the leaves and twigs of the Melaleuca cajuputi tree native to Southeast Asia; its high 1,8‑cineole content yields a fresh, camphoraceous, eucalyptus‑like aroma used in aromatherapy and masculine scents.

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Leaf/Twig
Extraction
Steam distillation
Chemical family
Monoterpene (1,8‑cineole)
CAS number
8008-98-8
Profile
fresh, camphorous, herbaceous
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01