Sage

At a glance

Sage is a warm, herbal material steam-distilled from Salvia officinalis leaves, related to but distinct from the sweeter clary sage.

Origin

Salvia officinalis leaves, primarily the Balkans and Turkey

Extraction

Steam distillation

Profile

Herbal, slightly camphoraceous scent with a warm dry edge

IFRA status

Restricted, thujone content under IFRA limits

Cost tier

Low