Geranium Bourbon Oil
Floral · CAS 8000-46-2 · 2 suppliers
What it smells like
Geranium Bourbon Supreme Oil presents a lush, rosy-green aroma with distinctive minty-herbal facets, subtle citrus undertones, and a sophisticated geranium character that balances floral richness with fresh aromatic nuances.
At a glance
| Scent family | Floral |
| CAS number | 8000-46-2 |
| Uses | Provides versatile floral-aromatic character in fine fragrances; excellent in fougère, chypre, and oriental compositions. |
| Typical usage | 1% in a perfume compound |
| Longevity | Lasts 28 hours on a smelling strip. |
| Appearance | Pale green liquid |
IFRA usage limits (51st Amendment)
Maximum concentration in the finished consumer product, by IFRA category, drawn from official IFRA Standards and manufacturer certificates. Reference data — always confirm against the current official IFRA Standard for your application.
| Category | Application | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | Prohibited |
| Category 2 | Deodorants & antiperspirants | 1.66% |
| Category 3 | Eye products, men's facial creams (fingertip) | 7.33% |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance, hydroalcoholic on skin | 31.33% |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 8% |
| Category 5B | Face moisturiser | 5.2% |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 6.26% |
| Category 5D | Baby cream, oil & talc | 1.73% |
| Category 6 | Oral & lip care (toothpaste, mouthwash) | Prohibited |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 5.2% |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 5.2% |
| Category 8 | Significant anogenital exposure | 1.73% |
| Category 9 | Rinse-off body & hand (soap, shower gel) | 18.66% |
| Category 10A | Household care, non-spray | 7.33% |
| Category 10B | Household aerosol / spray | 35.33% |
| Category 11A | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. wipes) | 1.73% |
| Category 11B | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. fabrics) | 1.73% |
| Category 12 | Not intended for skin contact (candles, detergents) | Unrestricted |
Where to buy
Available from 2 suppliers, from $8.95.
| Supplier | Manufacturer | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraterworks | Mane | from $8.95 | View → |
| The Perfumer's Apprentice | — | from $17.75 | View → |
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