Chinese Geranium Oil for Professional Fragrance Formulation
Rose-Like Floral Volume with a Clear Geranium Lift
With more than 20 years of extraction experience, KosAroma carefully selects fresh Pelargonium graveolens from Yunnan and produces Chinese geranium oil by steam distillation. Our geranium essential oil is led by a pronounced floral aroma and a rich, full rose-like character, with a clear minty facet. It can also give you the familiar impression of rose essential oil.
Product Identity
Product name
Chinese Geranium Oil
Botanical name
Pelargonium graveolens L’Herit.
Product type
Natural essential oil
Extraction method
Steam distillation
Source region
Yunnan, China
INCI name
PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS OIL
CAS number
8000-46-2
FEMA number
2508
Botanical identity is very important. Search terms such as rose geranium oil, rose oil and geranium fragrance oil may refer to different purchasing entities. The botanical name of our product is Pelargonium graveolens. We can provide a free sample for your evaluation.
What Our Material Brings to a Formula
On first impression, it presents a floral, rose-like aroma. A minty aromatic edge then becomes clearer.
In our GC testing, citronellol is specified at 32.0-43.0% and geraniol at 8.0-14.0%. These are characteristic content ranges for Yunnan geranium oil.
Comparing Geranium Oil, Rose Essential Oil and Rose Fragrance Oil
| Material Direction | Identity | Typical Evaluation Purpose | Main Approval Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Chinese Geranium Oil | Pelargonium graveolens natural essential oil | Rose-like floral volume with a minty geranium character | Botanical identity, GC ranges and aroma balance |
| Rose essential oil | Rose-derived botanical oil | An authentic rose-material direction | Rose species, plant part, extraction method and batch profile |
| Rose fragrance oil | Formulated fragrance material | A designed and controllable rose effect | Formula identity, composition documents and application suitability |
The three directions are not automatically interchangeable. If the current formula relies on rose essential oil for depth or roundness, using geranium oil instead may require an adjusted dosage or supporting materials.
Technical Specification
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance and color | Yellow-brown to green clear liquid |
| Odor | Floral; rich, full rose-like character; minty facet |
| Relative density (20/20°C) | 0.8820-0.8990 |
| Refractive index (20°C) | 1.4600-1.4720 |
| Specific optical rotation | -14° to -7° |
| Solubility (20°C, 70% ethanol) | 1 mL in 3 mL |
| Flash point | 229°F |
Selected GC Ranges
| Component | Specified Range |
|---|---|
| Alpha-pinene | 0.3-0.6% |
| Citronellol | 32.0-43.0% |
| Geraniol | 8.0-14.0% |
| cis-Rose oxide | 1.3-3.5% |
| Linalool | 2.0-4.5% |
| Citronellyl formate | 7.0-12.0% |
| Beta-guaiene | 4.0-6.0% |
| trans-Rose oxide | 0.5-1.5% |
Final acceptance should be based on the specification agreed by both parties and the COA for the batch actually supplied.
Application Value
Fine Fragrance
Consider our geranium essential oil when a rose accord needs more botanical floral volume, a floral heart needs more movement, or an aromatic structure needs a minty floral connection. In the eyes of many formulators, it has its own distinctive aroma and is sometimes regarded as an alternative to rose oil.
Personal Care Fragrance
The floral and minty character of our geranium essential oil can be used in skincare, body-care and hair-care products, bringing an excellent fragrance effect.
Soap and Home Fragrance
Our geranium essential oil can also be used in soap or home-fragrance projects, bringing a rose-green or aromatic floral direction.
Why Choose KosAroma Geranium Essential Oil?
We select geraniums from Dali, Yunnan, a region boasting China’s best geranium raw materials and largest geranium cultivation and planting base. The geraniums from Dali contain higher levels of citronellol, resulting in a sweeter, rose-like aroma.
We strictly control the quality of all raw materials and processing to ensure that all our geranium essential oils have a consistent aroma. Furthermore, we conduct GC-MS testing on every batch of product to guarantee consistent quality across all batches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our current rose accord is too soft. Can this geranium oil add lift without completely changing its original identity?
Our geranium essential oil can indeed bring a rose-like aroma. We recommend comparing different dosage levels and selecting the aroma that best matches your target.
What should we check besides odor when comparing two geranium oil samples?
We usually recommend confirming the botanical name first. Then compare the appearance, relative density, refractive index, optical rotation, ethanol solubility, specified GC ranges and component levels.
What information should we provide before a commercial and technical discussion?
Please provide the application, target aroma, expected quantity, destination country and required documents. KosAroma can then discuss the correct grade and batch requirements instead of providing a broad geranium oil quotation.