Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) is a floral essential oil with a rosy, green aroma and a heart note. Steam distillation from leaf, it is a versatile blending oil that pairs well with Lavender, Bergamot (FCF), Rose. For topical use, keep dilution at or below 10%.
Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) is a floral essential oil, steam-distilled from the leaf, produced in Egypt and China. Its aroma is rosy, green, sitting as a heart note in a blend. It's commonly paired with Lavender, Bergamot (FCF), Rose, Cedarwood (Atlas). Keep topical use at or below 10% — everyday blends are usually 1-3%. Always patch-test first.
Aroma & character
Aroma
Traditional aromatherapy associations
Traditional associations only — not medical claims or evidence of efficacy.
Properties
| Perfumery note | Heart |
| Aroma family | Floral |
| Chemical family | Monoterpenol |
| Material type | Essential oil |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Plant part | leaf |
| Origin | Egypt, China, South Africa |
| Blending factor | 4 |
| Volatility index | 3 |
| Tenacity (hours) | 6.0 |
| CAS number | 8000-46-2 |
Safety & dilution
| Max topical dilution | 10% |
| Max facial dilution | 5% |
| Pregnancy | No specific caution recorded |
| Nursing | Generally suitable when properly diluted |
| Children | Generally suitable, well diluted (from ~2 years) |
| Cats | Generally suitable when properly diluted |
| Dogs | Generally suitable when properly diluted |
Evidence: Moderate — Maruyama et al., 2005 -- published geranium research.
For education only — not medical or veterinary advice. Essential oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always patch-test and consult a qualified professional before use during pregnancy, on children, with pets, or with a health condition.
Work out exact drops with the dilution calculator for your bottle size.
Blends well with
Used in these blends
- Calming Floral Soak →
- Centering Herbal Soak →
- Rose & Geranium Luxury →
- Open Heart →
- Floral Calm Compress →
- Muscle Ease →
- Feminine Sensuality →
- Bouquet →
- Oatmeal Gentle →
- Normal Skin Serum →
- Dry/Mature Skin Serum →
- Hydrating Oil →
- Radiance Vitamin Serum →
- Astringent Toner →
- Calming Hug Sensitive →
- Reset Horizon →
- Gentle Exhale Spark →
- Ease Focus →
- Anchor Harbor →
- Midnight Exhale Harbor →
- Anchor Breeze →
- Quiet Steady Glow →
- Midnight Ease Garden →
- Anchor Lullaby →
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Frequently asked questions
What does Geranium smell like?
Geranium has a rosy, green aroma, classed as a floral oil with a heart note.
What is the safe dilution for Geranium?
For topical use, keep Geranium at or below 10%, and 5% on facial skin. Always patch-test before wider use.
Is Geranium safe to use during pregnancy?
Our dataset records no specific pregnancy caution for Geranium. That is not the same as it being established as safe — always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any essential oil during pregnancy.
Is Geranium safe to use around children?
Geranium is generally considered suitable for children when well diluted (from around 2 years old). Consult a professional for young children.
Is Geranium safe around pets?
For cats — generally lower-risk when well diluted and diffused sparingly; dogs — generally lower-risk when well diluted. Diffuse only in ventilated spaces and consult a veterinarian.
What does Geranium blend well with?
Geranium pairs well with Lavender, Bergamot (FCF), Rose, Cedarwood (Atlas), Frankincense (Carterii).