Cardamom seed oil

At a glance

Steam‑distilled oil from green cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) seeds, India; bright, spicy‑herbal with citrus, eucalyptus and nutmeg nuances, used as a fresh top‑middle note in perfumery.

One of several trade forms of Cardamom catalogued here — see the full family →

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Seed/Grain
Extraction
Steam distillation
Chemical family
Monoterpene‑rich essential oil
CAS number
8000-66-6
Profile
sweet, spicy, herbal
IFRA status
Restricted -- controlled via constituent peroxide limits
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01