Cassie Essential Oil (Vachellia farnesiana)

Overview

Cassie may also be referred to as Vachellia Farnesiana, Mimosa farnesiana, Sweet Acacia, Huisache, Needle Bush, Acacia farnesiana. It is typically processed in France, Egypt, the West Indies, India and South America using solvent extracted as a method for extracting oil from the fresh blossoms.

Summary

Cassie is extracted from the blossoms of Acacia farnesiana, a small thorny tree native to warm temperate and semi-tropical areas of the world and cultivated in France, Egypt, the West Indies, India and South America. It has a rich, sweet, warm, green, honey-floral aroma with pronounced powdery and soft cinnamic-balsamic undertones.

Essential Facts

  • Aroma Description:

    Floral Green Rich Sweet Warm

  • Common Name(s): Vachellia Farnesiana, Mimosa farnesiana, Sweet Acacia, Huisache, Needle Bush, Acacia farnesiana
  • Synonyms(s) for Vachellia farnesiana: Acacia farnesiana

  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • Botanical Genus: Vachellia
  • Perfumery Note: Middle to Base
  • Consistency: Viscous liquid; may develop waxy flakes or partially solidify at cooler temperatures
  • Color: Dark greenish-brown, transparent
  • Countries of Production: France, Egypt, the West Indies, India and South America
  • Indigenous Country: Egypt
  • Processing Methods: Solvent Extracted
  • Part Typically Used: Fresh Blossoms
  • Conservation Status:  [LC] Least Concern
    IUCN Red List category abbreviations (version 3.1, 2001)
  • Vegan Vegan

Essential Details

Cautions & Safety

Safety Precautions for Cassie:

None known. Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.

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