Ravensara (Ravensara aromatica) is a green essential oil with a fresh, spicy-green aroma and a heart note. Steam distillation from leaf, it is a versatile blending oil that pairs well with Eucalyptus (Radiata), Tea Tree, Lavender. For topical use, keep dilution at or below 5%.
Ravensara (Ravensara aromatica) is a green essential oil, steam-distilled from the leaf, produced in Madagascar. Its aroma is fresh, spicy-green, sitting as a heart note in a blend. It's commonly paired with Eucalyptus (Radiata), Tea Tree, Lavender, Ravintsara. Keep topical use at or below 5%. It is noted for cineole. 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 | Green |
| Chemical family | Oxide |
| Material type | Essential oil |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Plant part | leaf |
| Origin | Madagascar |
| Blending factor | 4 |
| Volatility index | 3 |
| Tenacity (hours) | 4.0 |
Safety & dilution
| Max topical dilution | 5% |
| Max facial dilution | 2.5% |
| Pregnancy | No specific caution recorded |
| Nursing | Generally suitable when properly diluted |
| Children | Generally suitable, well diluted (from ~6 years) |
| Cats | Not recommended |
| Dogs | Generally suitable when properly diluted |
Safety flags
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
Frequently asked questions
What does Ravensara smell like?
Ravensara has a fresh, spicy-green aroma, classed as a green oil with a heart note.
What is the safe dilution for Ravensara?
For topical use, keep Ravensara at or below 5%, and 2.5% on facial skin. Always patch-test before wider use.
Is Ravensara safe to use during pregnancy?
Our dataset records no specific pregnancy caution for Ravensara. 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 Ravensara safe to use around children?
Ravensara is generally considered suitable for children when well diluted (from around 6 years old). Consult a professional for young children.
Is Ravensara safe around pets?
For cats — avoid; not considered safe; dogs — generally lower-risk when well diluted. Diffuse only in ventilated spaces and consult a veterinarian.
What does Ravensara blend well with?
Ravensara pairs well with Eucalyptus (Radiata), Tea Tree, Lavender, Ravintsara, Rosemary (Camphor ct.).