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Cypress

Crisp and slightly resinous, closer to a forest floor than a furniture shop.

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The character

What Cypress actually smells like

Cypress is steam-distilled from the needle and twig of Cupressus sempervirens, and its crisp, slightly resinous profile reads more like a forest floor than a finished piece of wood furniture — a rawer, greener take on a woody note.

That crisp clarity suits studies and focus work, where it holds attention without ever tipping into the heaviness of a deeper base note.

Botanical name
Cupressus sempervirens
Plant part
Needle & twig
Extraction method
Steam distillation
Best suited to
Studies, focus work
Why people reach for it

The traditional benefits of Cypress

Grounding & focus

  • Traditionally used to support mental clarity and a settled, grounded feeling
  • Associated with reducing mental clutter during focused work
  • Used in meditation and quiet-study spaces for centring the mind

Body & muscle comfort

  • Traditionally associated with easing tension after a long day on your feet
  • Used in massage blends to support tired muscles

General wellbeing

  • Supports a calm, steady mood through the day
  • A traditional base note for evening wind-down routines
How to use it

Three ways to use Cypress

Diffuser

Up to 6 drops (0.2mL) in your mist diffuser's water, used as needed up to 6 times a day. For adults and children 12 and over.

Inhalation

3 drops (0.1mL) on a pillow or tissue — ideal for bedtime, travel, or a quick reset during the day.

Topical, diluted

2 drops into 10mL of carrier oil for massage. Mix fresh and discard any unused portion.

Blends well with

Pair it for a fuller profile

Used responsibly

A note on safety

For external aromatherapy use only — never taken internally. Use with care during pregnancy, ideally in a diffuser rather than on skin, and avoid entirely during the first trimester unless a qualified practitioner advises otherwise. Suitable for diffuser and inhalation use for adults and children 12 and over; for younger children, consult a healthcare professional first. Use with caution around pets, and never apply topically to an animal. Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children and pets.

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