Jasmine Sambac (Jasminum sambac) is a floral absolute with a rich, exotic aroma and a heart note. Solvent extraction from flower, it is a versatile blending oil that pairs well with Rose, Sandalwood (Australian), Ylang Ylang (Complete). For topical use, keep dilution at or below 0.7%.
Jasmine Sambac (Jasminum sambac) is a floral absolute, solvent-extracted from the flower, produced in India and China. Its aroma is rich, exotic, sitting as a heart note in a blend. It's commonly paired with Rose, Sandalwood (Australian), Ylang Ylang (Complete), Neroli. Keep topical use at or below 0.7%. It is noted for skin sensitizing. 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 | Ester |
| Material type | Absolute |
| Extraction | Solvent extraction |
| Plant part | flower |
| Origin | India, China, Egypt |
| Blending factor | 1 |
| Volatility index | 3 |
| Tenacity (hours) | 10.0 |
Safety & dilution
| Max topical dilution | 0.7% |
| Max facial dilution | 0.5% |
| Pregnancy | Not recommended |
| Nursing | Not recommended |
| Children | Not recommended for young children |
| Cats | Generally suitable when properly diluted |
| Dogs | Generally suitable when properly diluted |
Safety flags
Evidence: Traditional — EODB: 10 GC-MS analyses (Jasminum sambac).
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.
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Blends well with
Used in these blends
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Frequently asked questions
What does Jasmine Sambac smell like?
Jasmine Sambac has a rich, exotic aroma, classed as a floral oil with a heart note.
What is the safe dilution for Jasmine Sambac?
For topical use, keep Jasmine Sambac at or below 0.7%, and 0.5% on facial skin. Always patch-test before wider use.
Is Jasmine Sambac safe to use during pregnancy?
Jasmine Sambac carries a pregnancy caution in our dataset and is not recommended during pregnancy. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before any use.
Is Jasmine Sambac safe to use around children?
Jasmine Sambac is not recommended for young children. Consult a professional before use.
Is Jasmine Sambac 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 Jasmine Sambac blend well with?
Jasmine Sambac pairs well with Rose, Sandalwood (Australian), Ylang Ylang (Complete), Neroli, Frankincense (Carterii).