Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora) is a woody essential oil with a soft, floral-wood aroma and a base note. Steam distillation from wood, it is a versatile blending oil that pairs well with Frankincense (Carterii), Lavender, Geranium. For topical use, keep dilution at or below 10%.
Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora) is a woody essential oil, steam-distilled from the wood, produced in Brazil. Its aroma is soft, floral-wood, sitting as a base note in a blend. It's commonly paired with Frankincense (Carterii), Lavender, Geranium, Ylang Ylang (Complete). 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 | Base |
| Aroma family | Woody |
| Chemical family | Monoterpenol |
| Material type | Essential oil |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Plant part | wood |
| Origin | Brazil |
| Blending factor | 6 |
| Volatility index | 3 |
| Tenacity (hours) | 8.0 |
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 |
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 Rosewood smell like?
Rosewood has a soft, floral-wood aroma, classed as a woody oil with a base note.
What is the safe dilution for Rosewood?
For topical use, keep Rosewood at or below 10%, and 5% on facial skin. Always patch-test before wider use.
Is Rosewood safe to use during pregnancy?
Our dataset records no specific pregnancy caution for Rosewood. 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 Rosewood safe to use around children?
Rosewood is generally considered suitable for children when well diluted (from around 2 years old). Consult a professional for young children.
Is Rosewood 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 Rosewood blend well with?
Rosewood pairs well with Frankincense (Carterii), Lavender, Geranium, Ylang Ylang (Complete), Cedarwood (Atlas).