Sage

At a glance

Sage for perfumery comes from Salvia officinalis and Salvia sclarea, cultivated in the Mediterranean (southern France, Albania, Balkans, Russia). It offers herbaceous, resinous notes (common sage) and floral‑amber, earthy, musky tones (clary sage).

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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