Vetiver
Chrysopogon zizanioides
Origin
Indonesia
Base
Essential oil
Olfactory family
Woody
Notes
Earthy, Sweet, Smoky, Woody
Extraction
Steam distillation
Extraction material
Roots

Extracted from the roots of the Chrysopogon zizanoides plant through steam distillation, vetiver essential oil has a deep, earthy, and woody aroma with smoky and slightly sweet undertones. Rich in sesquiterpenes like vetiverol, it is valued in aromatherapy for its sedative, calming, and stress-reducing properties. In perfumery, vetiver adds complexity, depth, and longevity to fragrance compositions, particularly in woody, oriental, and chypre blends.