• Pre-diluted to 10% in DPG for ease of use in oil and alcohol systems
• Adds sharp green energy and earthy realism to natural compositions
• Ideal for chypre, fougère, incense, and aromatic perfumes
• Works beautifully in oil perfumes, solid perfumes, bakhoor, and attars
• A classic choice for forest, stemmy-green, or mossy styles

Galbanum (10% in DPG) is a pre-diluted form of this intensely green, resinous essential oil known for its sharp, herbal, forest-like aroma with earthy and slightly bitter undertones. Extracted from the gum resin of Ferula galbaniflua, this 10% dilution in DPG (Dipropylene Glycol) makes it easier to incorporate into attars, solid perfumes, incense oils, and natural green compositions.

Often used in chypre, fougère, and vintage-style florals, Galbanum provides a raw green lift to top and heart notes. It blends perfectly with woody, smoky, and earthy ingredients like Vetiver, Oakmoss, and Labdanum, giving structure and richness to your fragrance base.

INCI Name: Galbanum Oil

CAS Number: 8023-91-4

Appearance: Pale greenish liquid (10% in DPG)

Odor Description: Sharp green, herbal, earthy, slightly bitter, dry resinous

Boiling Point: Approx. 260°C

Flash Point: ~95°C

Density: ~0.98 g/cm³

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and DPG

Recommended Use Level: 0.5%–5% of this dilution

Category: Green-Resin Modifier – Top/Heart Note – Perfumery Use Only

Use 1–3% in green-themed perfumes, herbal attars, or incense blends. Pair with Vetiver for dry, grassy depth, Oakmoss for a vintage chypre style, or Labdanum to create a grounded, leathery-green base with smoky resinous character.

💡 To build a forest-inspired green base 🌲🌿, use 1–3% Galbanum (10% in DPG) in roll-ons, attars, or incense pastes.

🌾 Pair with Vetiver to enhance the dry grassy tone.

🌳 Add Oakmoss for a true chypre-style richness and structure.

🔥 Replace florals with Labdanum to maintain a dark, resinous character without becoming sweet.

🔄 Mix well in alcohol or oil for even diffusion.

⚠️ As always, patch test when using in skin-contact products.

Q1: What does Galbanum smell like?

It smells intensely green and bitter—like crushed stems, resin, and forest moss. It’s earthy, sharp, and herbal.

Q2: What types of fragrances suit Galbanum?

Best used in chypre, fougère, herbal, and forest-themed compositions. It provides naturalistic lift and realism to top and heart notes.

Q3: Can it be used in attars and oil perfumes?

Yes, this 10% dilution is excellent for oil-based systems, incense blends, and attar-style applications.

Q4: What does it pair well with?

Vetiver, Oakmoss, and Labdanum are ideal complements—creating an earthy, resinous structure for your perfume.

Q5: Is Galbanum a fixative or top note?

It acts mainly as a top/heart note modifier, but also has mild fixative properties due to its resin content.