PINE
Pine is a fresh, crisp, green, and resinous fragrance note that evokes the scent of a forest. It has a sharp, clean, and slightly medicinal aroma with strong woody undertones. The scent is invigorating, reminiscent of cold mountain air and evergreen forests, with a distinctive sharp and slightly balsamic quality.
Origin & Extraction
Pine essential oil is extracted through steam distillation of pine needles, twigs, and sometimes bark from various pine tree species found in temperate forests across North America, Europe, and Asia. The most common sources include Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine), Pinus mugo (Mountain pine), and Pinus nigra (Black pine).
History & Culture
Pine essential oil is extracted through steam distillation of pine needles, twigs, and sometimes bark from various pine tree species found in temperate forests across North America, Europe, and Asia. The most common sources include Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine), Pinus mugo (Mountain pine), and Pinus nigra (Black pine).
Chemistry & Molecular Structure
Pine essential oil is extracted through steam distillation of pine needles, twigs, and sometimes bark from various pine tree species found in temperate forests across North America, Europe, and Asia. The most common sources include Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine), Pinus mugo (Mountain pine), and Pinus nigra (Black pine).
