Organic Fennel Essential Oil – The Sweetness of Nature
Benefits at a glance
- Sweet and Enveloping: A warm, gently anise-like and harmonious aroma – like a comforting embrace that warms and soothes.
- The Oil of Balance: In the aromatherapy tradition, fennel is the oil of calm and harmony – ideal after a demanding day.
- Unique Versatility: From the diffuser to massage, fennel adapts to many uses thanks to its sweet, rounded character.
- Organic Quality: 100% pure and natural, steam-distilled from seeds. Organic.
Application & Specifics
Application:
For room diffusion (diffuser, aroma lamp), for wellness (massage, aromatic baths) and for personal care (diluted in carrier oil).
Many Possibilities:
In the diffuser (3-5 drops) for a warm, sweet and soothing atmosphere – perfect in the evening for relaxation. For a calming abdominal massage, dilute 3-4 drops in 10 ml of carrier oil (e.g. Organic MCT Oil). For a harmonising bath, mix 5-6 drops with honey or cream before adding to the water.
Perfect Blending Partners
Fennel is a sweet Heart Note that harmonises beautifully:
- For Freshness (Top): Lemon, Litsea Cubeba (to add vibrancy and lightness to the sweetness).
- For Harmony (Heart): Lavender, Rosemary (for an herbal-sweet bouquet of great elegance).
- For Depth (Base): Swiss Stone Pine (for a contrast between sweetness and Alpine warmth).
Sweetness and harmony in every drop
Fennel envelops the senses with its warm, anise-like sweetness – a scent that calms, balances and brings serenity.
Product information
- Plant: Sweet Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.)
- Part used: Seeds (fruits)
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Quality: 100% pure and natural essential oil (Organic)
- Main components: trans-Anethole, Fenchone, Estragole
- Packaging: Amber glass bottle with dropper – airtight and light-protected
The Olfactory Experience (Profile)
- Main Aroma: Sweet, warm and anise-like – unmistakably fennel, with a soft roundness that envelops the senses.
- Secondary Note: Slightly spicy and herbal, with a touch of honey and Mediterranean herbs.
- Hint: A sweet-balsamic undertone reminiscent of warm hay and sweet spices.
Intensity: Medium – sweet, rounded and lasting, never overpowering. An oil that surprises with its versatility.
The Professor's Insight: The Scent Profile
Fennel is a Heart Note with a sweet, harmonious character. Its secret? A very high content of trans-anethole – the same component that gives star anise its unmistakable scent – but here accompanied by fenchone, which adds an herbal and slightly camphoraceous nuance. In blends it's the "sweet mediator": it connects fresh top notes and deep base notes with its enveloping roundness. Fennel never dominates – it accompanies, harmonises, sweetens. Combine it with lemon for freshness or with Swiss stone pine for a deep, sweet warmth.
The Plant
Foeniculum vulgare is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae family (Umbelliferae) – the same family as caraway and dill. Native to the Mediterranean basin, it can reach up to 2 metres in height with its characteristic yellow umbel flowers and finely feathered leaves.
Fennel is one of the oldest aromatic plants in human history. The Greek name "marathon" (after which the site of the famous battle is named) literally means "fennel field". In ancient Egypt and classical Greece it was used as a medicinal plant and a symbol of strength. In the Middle Ages, Benedictine monks cultivated it in their monastery gardens. The seeds produce a sweet, complex essential oil dominated by trans-anethole.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does fennel oil smell like?
It has a sweet, warm and anise-like scent – unmistakably fennel. It recalls star anise, but with a more herbal and rounded nuance. An aroma that many find immediately familiar and comforting.
Can I apply the oil directly to my skin?
Never neat! Like all essential oils, it must always be diluted in a carrier oil. We recommend a dilution of 2% (approximately 3-4 drops per 10 ml of carrier oil such as our Organic MCT Oil).
How do I use it in the diffuser?
3-5 drops in the diffuser are sufficient for a medium-sized room. It blends beautifully with lemon for a fresh, sweet atmosphere or lavender for deep relaxation.
Is it suitable for children?
For children over 6 years, very low doses can be used in the diffuser. For younger children, gentler oils such as lavender are preferable. If in doubt, consult a professional.
Which oils blend best with Fennel?
Fennel harmonises beautifully with lemon, litsea cubeba, lavender, rosemary, Swiss stone pine and sweet orange. As a sweet, rounded note, it adds warmth and harmony to every blend.
How should I store the oil?
Keep away from direct light and heat sources. The amber glass bottle protects the oil from UV radiation. Close tightly after use.
Choose your size
Organic Fennel
10 ml bottle
8,00 €
Perfect to try or as a gift idea.
Recommended
30 ml bottle
22,00 €
Best choice for regular use. You save!
Important safety information
- Use only diluted. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Not suitable during pregnancy or for children under 6 years.
- May cause skin sensitisation – perform a patch test.
- Do not ingest.
