Hyssop Oil, derived from the flowering plant Hyssopus officinalis, is a lesser-known essential oil in perfumery, classified under the category of other fragrance materials. It possesses a fresh, herbaceous, and slightly sweet aroma, often described as green and camphoraceous. In fragrance formulations, Hyssop Oil can be used to add complexity and depth, typically found in aromatic and fougère compositions. It is often employed in small quantities due to its potent scent profile, which can dominate if used excessively. While Hyssop Oil is valued for its unique olfactory characteristics, it is important to note that it may contain compounds that can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. As such, it is advisable to use it with caution and to adhere to safety guidelines when incorporating it into cosmetic products. Regulatory considerations may apply, and perfumers should be aware of any relevant IFRA restrictions or allergen declarations associated with its use. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.
A bright, sharply herbaceous oil with a distinct camphoraceous-minty lift and a warm, slightly sweet aromatic undertone reminiscent of sage and thyme. Opens fresh and penetrating, drying down to a drier, slightly balsamic herbal note.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, page 196.
Hyssop Oil is a pale yellow or faintly greenish yellow to almost colorless oil.
a powerful, somewhat sharp, but sweet-camphoraceous odor, and with a warm-aromatic, spicy undertone.
warm and sweet, slightly burning or biting, but rich aromatic and herbaceous-spicy.
In perfumery, the oil will induce a rich body, warm and spicy-herbaceous notes and personality or typical character to certain types of fragrances, e.g. the citrus type colognes, fougères, ambres and light-aldehydic fragrances as well as heavy, Oriental bases.
Hyssop Oil is used in flavor work, not only to replace the herb in pickles, meat sauces and seasonings, etc., but also to give bouquet to alcoholic beverages, particularly the 'chartreuse' type of liqueur.
Produced by steam distillation of the overground parts of the plant, harvested immediately prior to inflorescence.
Restricted IFRA-standard materials typically present in this NCS at the listed concentrations.
| Constituent | CAS | Typical % |
|---|---|---|
| 76231-76-0; 1125-12-8 | 76231-76-0; 1125-12-8 | 0.4% |
| METHYL EUGENOL | 93-15-2 | 0.2% |
| THUJONE | 546-80-5 | 0.2% |
| BETA-THUJONE | 471-15-8 | 0.2% |
| ESTRAGOLE | 140-67-0 | 0.17% |