Nutmeg essential oil is known for its warm, spicy fragrance, a hallmark of sensory creations inspired by oriental or gourmet traditions. Its richness in monoterpenes and specific aromatic compounds (including myristicin) makes it a precious oil, requiring expert handling in cosmetic formulation. It brings warmth, aromatic energy, and complexity to wellness products, warming care, and natural perfumes.

Properties (indications)

Information intended for formulators. Not a therapeutic claim for finished products.

• Comforting & warming
  Ideal for cocooning care, winter, or warm atmospheres.
• Tonic & sensory stimulant
  Energizing olfactory effect, suited for warming sports care (controlled dosage).
• Oriental spicy fragrance
  Enhances woody, vanilla, amber, and spicy blends.
• Traditionally linked to muscle comfort
  Used in warming oils and aromatic balms.

Applications

Body & massage

• Targeted warming oils
• Traditional comfort balms
• Winter comfort care

Natural perfumery

• Oriental, spicy, gourmet notes
• Chai, vanilla, spicy caramel blends
• Aromatic heart of Christmas/winter compositions

Ambiance

• Warm interior mists
• “Spice blend” diffusion mixes

Formulation integration

• Indicative dosage: 0.05% to 0.5%
• Carriers: vegetable oils, butters, waxes, cream bases, alcohol for perfume
• Aromatic synergies: cinnamon, clove, vanilla, cardamom, ginger, sweet orange, patchouli

Precautions for use

• Professional handling only
• Contains myristicin → potential toxicity in overdose
• Essential to dilute, use low levels for cosmetics
• Not recommended for pregnant/breastfeeding women & children
• Patch test recommended before use
• Avoid eyes and mucous membrane areas