Catnip oil

At a glance

Steam‑distilled oil from the leaves and twigs of Nepeta cataria, giving a fresh herbaceous, green‑minty scent with subtle sweet notes; used as a bright top‑note in aromatic blends.

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Leaf/Twig
Extraction
Steam distillation
Chemical family
Iridoid (nepetalactone)
CAS number
8023-84-5
Profile
minty, herbaceous, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01