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thyme, white (thymus vulgaris)
A culinary herb known for its very strong flavour and aroma, thyme essential oil is used more often in aromatherapy than making fragrances. Some of the health benefits of thyme include its ability to reduce respiratory issues, boost the immune system, protect against chronic diseases, stimulate blood flow, prevent fungal infections, improve heart health, and relieve stress.
- Scent impression – A very strong herbaceous, camphorous top note with a masculine, green, spicy undertone. It should be used sparingly.
- Scent impact – 570
- Scent life – 35 hrs
- Scent category – Camphorous / Herbaceous / Spicy
- Perfume note – Top
- Perfume function – Modifier
- Average use in perfume composition – 0.2%
- Suggestions for use in natural perfumery – aftershaves, disinfectant sprays, herbal bouquets, aromatherapy blends, chypre, fougère, eau de Cologne, spice notes, Windsor soap/sacred perfumes.
- Blending suggestions – amyris eo, armoise eo, bay (west indies) leaf eo, bergamot eo, birch (sweet) eo, cajeput eo, cardamom seed eo, co₂ & abs, chamomile eo & abs, citronella eo, clary sage eo & abs, clove bud eo, co₂ & abs, copaiba balsam eo, coriander seed eo & co₂, cypress eo & abs, davana eo, eucalyptus eo, fennel (sweet) seed eo & co₂, fir needle eo & abs, frankincense eo, co₂ & abs, galbanum eo, co₂ & abs, geranium (bourbon) eo & abs, geranium (rose) eo & abs, grapefruit eo, gurjun balsam eo, helichrysum eo & abs, henna co₂, hinoki eo, ho leaf eo, ho wood eo, hops co₂, hyssop eo, juniper berry eo & co₂, kaffir lime leaf eo, laurel leaf eo & abs, lavandin eo & abs, lavender eo, co₂ & abs, lemon eo, lemon balm eo & abs, lime eo, litsea cubeba eo, lovage eo, marjoram (sweet) eo, mastic eo & abs, mimosa abs, niaouli eo, oakmoss abs, oregano eo, parsley seed eo & co₂, pine eo & abs, rosemary eo & abs, sage (dalmatian) eo & co₂, sandalwood eo, co₂ & abs, seaweed abs, spearmint eo, spruce eo & abs, tansy eo, tea tree eo, wintergreen eo.
- Health warning – Avoid use if having high blood pressure.
About the photographer:
Nitin Kapoor began his career as a chef in India from which he travelled to several countries in Europe before settling down in London. Due to health reasons, he had to abandon his career as a fine cuisine chef and took up photography instead. Since he could no long cook food, he began photographing them. His current focus is on wedding and event photography. He owns a studio in London.
Nitin Kapoor began his career as a chef in India from which he travelled to several countries in Europe before settling down in London. Due to health reasons, he had to abandon his career as a fine cuisine chef and took up photography instead. Since he could no long cook food, he began photographing them. His current focus is on wedding and event photography. He owns a studio in London.
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