Cajeput EO
Name : Cajeput Essential Oil (in Indonesia Cajeputi oil / minyak kayu putih)
INCI : Melaleuca Leucadendron Leaf Oil
CAS : 8008-98-8
Fragrance : Fresh, powerful and medicinal — a brightening blend of eucalyptus-like camphor, soft spices and a subtle fruity undertone
Origin : Southeast Asia (often Vietnam, Indonesia or India)
Extraction method : Steam distillation of leaves and twigs
Color : Clear to light yellow
Texture : Thin, volatile
A fresh, camphor-like fragrance with spicy and slightly fruity notes that opens the airways and promotes mental clarity.
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Olfactory profile
- Top : Clear, stimulating, eucalyptus-like
- Heart : Spicy, green, slightly medicinal
- Base : Dry, woody, subtly fruity
- Atmosphere : Purifying, activating, antiseptic
Cajeput oil is often compared to Tea Tree and Eucalyptus, but is softer and slightly warmer in tone.
Ideal for aromatherapy, respiratory formulas and refreshing perfumes with a therapeutic character.
In fine perfumery, Cajeput oil is rarely used as a protagonist, but it has a subtle niche function as a refreshing, aromatic middle note with therapeutic flair.
Cajeput doesn’t add classic elegance like Neroli or Iris, but it offers a bright, cleansing energy that suits modern, functional fragrances — think scents that exude vitality, freshness, and mental focus.
Use in perfume formulation
- Olfactory role :
- Middle note with a fresh, camphor-like and slightly fruity undertone
- Similar to Eucalyptus, but softer and warmer
- Brings airiness and clarity to spicy, aromatic and wellness-inspired perfumes
- Application :
- In aromatic fougères , spa fragrances , and natural perfumes
- Ideal for wellness perfumes , active blends , or as an accent in mental clarity fragrances
- Can provide a refreshing contrast when combined with heavier woody notes or floral accords
Blends well with :
- Rosemary, Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Vetiver
- Works as a bridge between fresh citrus and spicy resin notes
Dosage :
- Typical use: 0.1–0.5% in perfume composition
Applications in Aromatherapy
🫁 Breathing & airways
- Works as an expectorant : opens the airways in case of colds, coughs, bronchitis, sinusitis and asthma
- Ideal for use in a diffuser or inhalation blends
- Blends well with Eucalyptus, Rosemary and Peppermint
💆♀️ Muscles & joints
- Relieves muscle pain , rheumatic complaints and nerve pain
- Often used in massage oil for sports injuries
🧠 Mental clarity
- Stimulates alertness and concentration
- Helps with mental fatigue and stress
- Gives a feeling of inner purity and peace
🧴 Skin care
- Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory
- Suitable for acne , oily skin , insect bites , and mild infections
- May cause skin irritation at high concentrations — always dilute
👶 In children
- Use with caution, preferably mixed with Lavender
- Not recommended for young children for inhalation due to the 1,8-cineole content
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