Champaca

Michelia champaca

Champaca essential oil

Champaca absolute from Michelia x alba flowers is dominated by linalool (72-80% in the leaf oil, lower but still prominent in flowers) alongside benzyl acetate, alpha-terpineol, and phenylethyl alcohol. A comprehensive phytochemical review confirms anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial, and antidepressant activities attributed to the oil's diverse terpene and phenylpropanoid profile.[1]

Also Known As
Champak, Joy Perfume Tree
Family
Floral
Perfumery Note
Middle
Intensity
Strong
Extraction
Solvent Extraction
Plant Parts
Flowers
Origins
India, Indonesia, China
Effect
Grounding & Centering, Romantic & Sensual, Uplifting & Energizing
Aroma
Floral, Exotic, Sweet
Applications
Aromatherapy, Perfumery
Price
$$$$The flowers are incredibly fragrant but yield very little absolute; highly prized in luxury perfume
Blend

References

  1. [1]Phytochemistry, Bioactivities and Traditional Uses of Michelia x alba — Wan C et al. Molecules, 2022