Pine (black) needle

pine, black (pinus nigra) needle

Pinus nigra, commonly known as Black Pine, can be found in Europe, Japan, North America and New Zealand. Its essential oil is produced from steam distillation of its needles. Black Pine essential oil is particularly effective at curing colds, flu, chest infections, coughs, sore throats, asthma and bronchitis. It also alleviates stress and anxiety and is used to soothe muscle aches and pains, as well as treat rheumatism or arthritis while promoting good health in muscles and joints. It is known to help clear out bladder and kidney infections as well as promote healing in cuts and sores. It is prime for improving circulation and a very effective flea and lice repellent.

1. Scent impression – A deep, crisp, complex coniferous bouquet that does not have any harsh note with a balsamic, smooth, rounded, earthy-woody undertone.
2. Scent impact – 125
3. Scent life – 5 hrs
4. Scent category – Coniferous / Woody / Earthy
5. Perfume note – Top
6. Perfume function – Blender
7. Average use in perfume compositions – 0.8%
8. Suggestions for use in natural perfumery – amber/precious woods bases, herbal/incense bouquets, leather/coniferous accords, forest/green notes, sacred/ocean/rain/water essences, diffuser/christmas blends, incense/sacred perfumes, fougère.
9. Blending suggestions – amyris eo, armoise eo, cassia bark eo & co₂, cedarwood eo, chamomile eo & abs, choya nakh, choya loban, choya ral, cinnamon bark eo & co₂, clary sage eo & abs, coriander eo & co₂, cypress eo & abs, fir (balsam) eo & abs, fir (noble) eo, fir (siberia) eo, frankincense eo, co₂ & abs, gurjun balsam eo, hiba eo, hops co₂, juniper berry eo & co₂, lavandin eo & abs, lavender eo, co₂ & abs, lemon eo, lemongrass eo, lemon balm eo, lime eo, litsea cubeba eo, lovage leaf eo, mandarin eo, muhuhu eo, myrrh eo, co₂ & abs, orange eo, palmarosa eo, peru balsam eo & abs, petitgrain eo, pine eo & abs, tangerine eo, thuja eo & co₂, wintergreen eo, yuzu eo.