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Gardenia

Creamy and tropical, heavier than jasmine with a green undertone.

Floral Heart Note 10ml Pure Essential Oil
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The character

What Gardenia actually smells like

Gardenia is extracted as an absolute from the flower of Gardenia jasminoides, and it delivers a creamy, tropical richness that's genuinely heavier than jasmine, softened by a green undertone underneath the sweetness.

That tropical weight makes it especially well suited to warm-climate evenings, where its lush character matches the mood of the setting.

Botanical name
Gardenia jasminoides
Plant part
Flower
Extraction method
Solvent extraction (absolute)
Best suited to
Warm-climate evenings
Why people reach for it

The traditional benefits of Gardenia

Sleep, calm & mood

  • Traditionally used in aromatherapy to support relaxation and mild stress relief
  • Associated with easing a busy mind before sleep
  • Used to soften emotional tension after a long day

Skin & body comfort

  • Traditionally associated with soothing dry or tight-feeling skin
  • Used in massage blends for a gentle, calming effect on the body

General wellbeing

  • Supports a general sense of balance and emotional wellbeing
  • A traditional favourite for self-care and quiet rituals
How to use it

Three ways to use Gardenia

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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