THYME, red Aroma Spray

THYME, red Aroma Spray

Botanical Name: Thymus vulgaris ct. Thymol

Extraction: Thyme essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the flowering herb.

Origin: Spain

The Fragrance

Spanish red thyme essential oil is distinguished by its intensely herbaceous, spicy, and aromatic fragrance. It opens with a crisp, penetrating freshness accompanied by subtle camphoraceous nuances, complemented by green, balsamic, and delicately medicinal facets. As the fragrance develops, warm spicy and gently woody notes emerge, adding depth and a distinctive aromatic structure. Overall, thyme essential oil is powerful, invigorating, and full of character, bringing an authentic Mediterranean accent to fragrance compositions.

Use in Perfume Composition

Due to its remarkable intensity, thyme essential oil is used only in small amounts in the top and heart notes of a fragrance. It serves as an aromatic, spicy accent in fougère, aromatic, and woody compositions, enhancing freshness, structure, and a distinctive herbal character. It blends particularly well with citrus oils, lavender, rosemary, and warm woody or resinous accords, adding depth and natural complexity to a perfume. A well-known example is Eau Sauvage by Dior. Thyme essential oil is featured in Florascent fragrances such as Marrakesh, Forêt de Châtaigne, Sauge Royal, and many other Florascent perfume creations.

Aromatology

Thyme essential oil is renowned for its stimulating and clarifying properties. It is traditionally used to help combat mental fatigue and improve concentration. For an energizing aromatic blend, small amounts of thyme combine particularly well with rosemary and lemon essential oil.