Ravintsara

Fresh, camphoraceous, and deeply clarifying — Ravintsara essential oil (Cinnamomum camphora) is steam distilled from the leaves of organically grown trees in Madagascar, where the Malagasy people have revered this plant for generations. Its name translates simply as “good leaf” — a testament to how deeply embedded it is in Malagasy botanical tradition. Its aroma is fresh, clean, and powerfully camphoraceous with sweet, slightly eucalyptus-like undertones — bright, penetrating, and instantly invigorating.

Note: Ravintsara is frequently confused with Ravensara (Ravensara aromatica) — a different species entirely, also native to Madagascar. The two share a similar island origin and some aromatic overlap, but are botanically distinct oils with their own individual character. Both are worth exploring.

• Botanical name: Cinnamomum camphora
• Origin: Organically grown in Madagascar
• Extraction: Steam distilled from the leaves
• Aroma: Fresh, clean, and powerfully camphoraceous — sweet, slightly eucalyptus-like undertones; bright, penetrating, and deeply invigorating
• Blending note: Top note — bold and clarifying; brings clean, bracing openness to any aromatic composition
• “Good leaf” in Malagasy — one of Madagascar’s most culturally significant and aromatically celebrated botanicals
• Often confused with Ravensara — a different species with its own distinct character; both are Malagasy originals worth collecting
• Pairs beautifully with Eucalyptus, Lavender, Rosemary, Peppermint, Tea Tree, and Niaouli
• A cornerstone of fresh, clarifying, invigorating, and camphoraceous aromatic compositions
• Available in Tester, 1/6oz, 1/3oz, 1oz, and 100ml