Laurel essential oil – bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) organic

Laurel essential oil supports clear breathing, concentration, and mental strengthening, bringing a sense of purity and inner stability. Additionally, it works well in space-cleansing blends and respiratory compositions, offering a fresh, elegant aroma without heavy camphor notes.

Laurel Essential Oil (Laurus nobilis)

Organic Laurel Oil from Greece – exceptional quality and elegance

Organic laurel oil is produced by steam distillation of leaves. Carefully selected distillation conditions promote subtle changes in the molecular profile, resulting in a characteristic, pure aroma and distinct organoleptic qualities that differentiate this oil from many batches from other regions. According to numerous customers, it is the most beautifully scented laurel oil they have ever encountered. A high content of α-terpinyl acetate (>7%) is rare in laurel oil and gives the composition a softness, elegance, and depth; the scent is more “rounded” and less sharp than in batches with a lower ester content.

Fresh, clear, eucalyptus-herbal with a subtle balsamic-woody note. The nose perceives purity and spaciousness, without a heavy, camphor overtone. Ideal as an ingredient in a respiratory blend, but also in compositions supporting concentration, space cleansing, and mental strengthening.

Product properties

• Country of origin: Chalkidiki, Greece
• Plant part: Leaves
• Cultivation: Organic
• Organic compound groups: Oxides
• Botanical family: Lauraceae
• Extraction method: Steam distillation

Therapeutic properties

• Supports breathing and airway patency
• Cleansing and antiseptic
• Supports concentration and mental clarity
• Mentally strengthening
• Toning
• Supports digestive comfort (external use)

Scent profile

• Aroma: spicy-sweet, fresh, with a peppery accent and a warm, subtly camphoraceous note
• Scent classification: top to middle note
• Appearance: clear, mobile liquid
• Color: colorless to straw-colored

Chemical profile – dominant components

• 1,8-cineole – 66.22%
• α-terpinyl acetate – 7.98%
• α-pinene – 4.47%
• β-pinene – 4.43%
• Sabinene – 3.90%
• Terpinen-4-ol – 3.45%
• Methyl eugenol – 0.46%

Application

Skincare
For cleansing products as an ingredient supporting the feeling of clean skin and scalp. Combines well with gentle bases and lavender.

After physical exertion
In massage blends after exercise (diluted in a carrier oil), it facilitates self-massage of tense areas. Often combined with lavender/rosemary/pine. Avoid application to abrasions; keep concentrations low.

Abdominal comfort (external use)
For gentle self-massage of the abdominal area as part of a ritual supporting comfort. Often combined with citrus for a milder character.

Safety

Safety and warnings:

• Sensitive skin: Tisserand and Young indicate that bay laurel essential oil is not suitable for use on hypersensitive, diseased, or damaged skin
• Methyleugenol: There is a generally low risk of sensitization, however, the oil may be potentially carcinogenic due to the presence of methyleugenol
• Children: Oils high in 1,8-cineole can cause central nervous system and respiratory problems in young children and should not be applied to the face or near the face of children under 10 years of age. This oil should also not be applied to the skin of children under 2 years of age
• Concentration: The authors recommend a maximum concentration of 0.5% in preparations for skin use, but it is worth noting that the European Union recommendation is different – 0.005% (which is approximately one drop per liter of medium)
• Literature: It is recommended to familiarize yourself with the full oil profile in the publication: Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), p. 323

Storage and shelf life

Shelf life: 5 years

Store in a dark, cool place, away from sunlight.

Blends for laurel essential oil

Floral:

• Lavender, geranium (rose), neroli, Damask rose

Citrus:

• Lemon, bergamot, tangerine, sweet orange, petitgrain

Forest/coniferous:

• Black pine, fir, spruce, cypress, juniper

Herbal/fresh:

• Rosemary (ct cineole), green myrtle, eucalyptus radiata, ravintsara

Spicy:

• Cardamom, black pepper, coriander seed

Resinous/woody:

• Frankincense, Virginia cedarwood, sandalwood

Batch information

• Production date: May 2025
• Expiry date: May 2030
• Batch number: E1001849

Laboratory testing

Ensuring full quality transparency, we provide laboratory documentation for each oil, including a GC/MS report and SDS/MSDS sheet. Tests confirm the authenticity, purity, and chemical profile of a given batch, and PDF files and graphical composition summaries are published on the product page.

MSDS and GC-MS

Quality guarantee – GC/MS and GC/FID tests

Vessel brand essential oils are tested using GC/MS and GC/FID methods, confirming their authenticity, purity, and compliance with the plant's natural profile.

The analysis uses gas chromatography combined with mass spectrometry (GC/MS) in SCAN mode to precisely identify each component. Quantitative composition is determined by GC/FID. This ensures that we offer only natural essential oils, without synthetic additives – ideal for professional aromatherapy applications. The distillery specializes in medicinal and aromatic plants (MAP). It operates, among others, according to ISO 9001/22000 and Organic/COSMOS standards.

Laurel essential oil, natural laurel oil, noble laurel (INCI: Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil)