Galbanum Oil
Part of our Oils range, manufactured and exported by Arizone International LLP.
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Galbanum Oil is an intensely green, fresh, earthy and balsamic essential oil steam distilled from the gum resin of Ferula gummosa (also known as Ferula galbaniflua), a tall plant of the carrot family. It is famous in perfumery for its powerful "green" note, like freshly crushed leaves or green peppers, and it is one of the key materials behind many classic green fragrances.
Arizone International supplies Galbanum Oil and resinoid for perfumers, fragrance houses and speciality cosmetic and aromatherapy brands.
About Galbanum
Galbanum comes from Ferula plants that grow wild on the dry mountain slopes of Iran, and to a lesser extent Afghanistan and Turkey. Iran is the main source. Collectors cut the stem or root crown, and a milky resin oozes out and hardens into tears. This resin is then steam distilled to produce the essential oil or extracted to make a resinoid.
Galbanum has a very long history. It was one of the four ingredients of the sacred incense described in the Book of Exodus, and it was used in ancient Egypt in embalming and in perfume. In India, a related Ferula species, Ferula asafoetida, gives hing (asafoetida), which has a much more sulphurous smell.
Aroma and Composition
- Beta-Pinene and Alpha-PineneUsually the main components, giving freshness.
- Delta-3-Carene and MyrceneAdding a green, resinous character.
- Undecatrienes and PyrazinesPresent in tiny amounts but extremely powerful, giving the characteristic intense green, green-pepper note.
Because of these trace compounds, galbanum is extremely diffusive. Even a drop can dominate a blend, so it is used in very small amounts.
Applications
- Fine perfumery, especially green, chypre and floral-green fragrances
- Classic green perfume accords
- Natural perfumes and botanical fragrances
- Incense and resin blends
- Aromatherapy blends, in small amounts
- Speciality soaps and cosmetics
Blending Tips
Galbanum blends well with hyacinth, violet leaf, narcissus, iris, rose, jasmine, oakmoss, pine and frankincense. It adds a natural, green freshness to floral and woody compositions.
Safety and Dilution
Galbanum Oil should be diluted before skin contact. Like other oils rich in pinenes, it can oxidise over time and become more likely to irritate skin, so store it properly. A patch test is recommended. Not for internal use. Keep away from eyes and out of reach of children. Use within IFRA standards and local regulations.
Quality Parameters
- Botanical identity (Ferula gummosa)
- Gas chromatography profile
- Specific gravity, refractive index and optical rotation
- Aroma evaluation against reference samples
- Screening for adulteration with turpentine or synthetic green notes
Packaging and Storage
Supplied in aluminium or amber glass bottles. Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place, away from air.
Tips for Buyers and Formulators
Galbanum is intensely green, so pre-dilute it to 1% or 10% before adding it to perfume trials. A trace amount brings freshness to florals such as hyacinth, iris and rose, and helps a blend smell more natural.
Why Choose Arizone International?
We are an India-based supplier and exporter of essential oils and perfumery materials, located in Daman near Gujarat. We supply Galbanum Oil with COA, GC reports and full export documentation.
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Specifications
- Category
- Oils
- Physical Form
- Liquid – steam-distilled essential oil
- Grade Options
- Cosmetic / Fragrance / Aromatherapy grade
- Packaging
- Aluminium bottles (1–5 kg), HDPE cans (5–25 kg) and lacquered steel drums (up to 180 kg); samples in amber glass
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Shelf Life
- 24 months in original sealed packing
- Storage Conditions
- Tightly closed, full containers in a cool (below 25°C), dark place away from heat and flames
Applications
- Fine perfumery, especially green, chypre and floral-green fragrances
- Classic green perfume accords
- Natural perfumes and botanical fragrances
- Incense and resin blends
- Aromatherapy blends, in small amounts
- Speciality soaps and cosmetics
Compliance
Galbanum Oil has an intensely green scent, like crushed leaves or green peppers, with an earthy and balsamic background.
Galbanum resin comes mainly from Iran, where Ferula plants grow wild on dry mountain slopes.
Yes. Both come from Ferula plants. Hing (asafoetida) is from Ferula asafoetida and has a much more sulphurous smell.
Yes. Each batch of Galbanum Oil can be supplied with a GC-MS report along with the COA, so you can check its main components.
Yes. We can send a sample of Galbanum Oil for testing so you can approve the aroma and quality before placing a bulk order.
We export Galbanum Oil from India to buyers in the USA, the UK, the EU, the Middle East, Australia and 40+ other countries. Orders ship by sea or air on EXW, FOB, CIF or DAP terms, with a certificate of analysis and a certificate of origin.
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