Geranium oil

At a glance

Steam‑distilled oil from Pelargonium graveolens leaves and stems, mainly sourced from South Africa and other warm regions; fresh, rosy‑citrus, green with minty nuances, used as a rose substitute in perfumery.

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

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Leaf/Twig
Extraction
Steam distillation
Chemical family
Monoterpene alcohol
CAS number
8000-46-2
Profile
floral, slightly sweet, minty
IFRA status
Restricted -- controlled via citronellol & geraniol content
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01