Cardamom CO2-
A breath of golden warmth, Cardamom CO₂ opens like sun through morning mist — soft, spiced air laced with memory. It is the scent of freshly ground seeds in a quiet kitchen, of silk-wrapped stories passed down over tea & candlelight.
Delicate yet steady, this scent wraps you in comfort without weight — a familiar embrace with a flicker of mystery. There’s clarity beneath the sweetness, a cooling lift behind the warmth. It whispers of ancient markets, sacred fires, & calm strength hidden beneath softness.
Cardamom does not demand attention-it invites presence. It steadies the breath, awakens the senses, and gently guides you inward to the space where fire meets stillness.
Botanical name: Elettaria cardamomum
Plant part used: Seeds
Extraction method: Supercritical CO₂  With a CO2 extraction there is more plant material in the content. More of the heavier constituents found in the plant material are carried over in this method of extraction.
Perfumery note: Middle
Color: Pale yellow to amber
Scent Profile
Top Notes:
Lightly spicy and fresh — with a cool, slightly mentholic lift
Heart Notes:
Sweet, balsamic, & warm — with herbal-green complexity & a soft warmth
Base Nuances:
Delicate hints of wood & citrus — grounding but never heavy
Overall Impression:
Cardamom CO₂ is a softly radiant spice -elegant, fresh, & calming all at once. More rounded & less sharp than distilled cardamom oil, it captures the full-bodied warmth of crushed seeds with an almost creamy edge. It evokes warm tea in cool air, sunlit kitchens, & quiet confidence.
Aromatic Profile:
Freshly Spiced:
A bright, clean spice top note -green & lightly camphoraceous, like crushed cardamom pods releasing their breath
Sweet & Warm:
A soft, balsamic warmth blooms at the heart, gently sweet & comforting without being cloying
Herbal & Silken:
Subtle herbal-green notes lend earthiness & balance; there’s a silky undertone that rounds the edges beautifully
Cool & Uplifting:
A faint mentholic lift brings clarity & spaciousness, making it feel simultaneously warming and refreshing
Modes of Application:
Topical Use (Diluted)
Dilution: 1–3% (5–15 drops per 1 oz carrier oil)
Apply to the abdomen for digestive ease and to soothe emotional tension in the gut (solar plexus chakra)
Use on the chest or spine for respiratory warmth and clarity
Gently massage into shoulders or heart space for emotional opening or to ease suppressed anger or grief
Mystical Tip: Anoint with intention to stimulate creative fire, inner truth, and sacred sensuality.
Bath & Soaking Rituals
Add 3–5 drops to a tablespoon of carrier oil or full-fat milk, then disperse in bathwater
Warming, heart-opening, and energetically centering-especially good for cold, anxious, or grief-filled states
Use for new moon or inner fire rituals-especially in winter or transitions
Diffusion
Use 2–4 drops in a diffuser for emotional uplift, clarity, and sacred focus
Brings a sweet-spiced warmth to blends; not overpowering, blends well with citrus, woods, and florals
Ideal for rituals of focus, self-worth, or invocation of joy & courage
🧴 4. Anointing, Chakra, and Energy Work
Apply (diluted) to the solar plexus to awaken inner fire & digest emotional burdens
Anoint the heart or sacral chakra in rituals of healing, sensual embodiment, or self-love
Blend with Ginger or Orange for solar work; with Ylang Ylang or Jasmine for sacral temple work
Aromatic Mists & Sprays
Add to an alcohol-based room or body spray for sacred space clearing or romantic energy
Warms a blend while keeping it emotionally light
Blend with Bergamot and Rose for a radiance mist to use in ritual or post-ritual integration
Meditation & Breathwork Use
Inhale from a personal inhaler or drop on a cotton round during meditation
Especially potent for centering, clearing emotional fog, or energizing creative vision
Use in breath rituals aimed at unlocking the diaphragm or “digesting” energetic blocks
Perfume & Natural Scent Craft
Beautiful in natural perfumes for grounding sensuality and emotional warmth
Acts as a bridge note between spicy and sweet; works well as a heart note in blends
Energetics
Warming & Gently Stimulating — ignites energy without agitation
Clearing & Centering — soothes mental overwhelm & clears stagnant emotional energy
Comforting & Heart-Lifting — relieves emotional heaviness, especially grief & self-doubt
Harmonizing — balances masculine/feminine energies, ideal for inner alignment
💫 Intentions
I move forward with clarity & calm strength.
I breathe deeply & trust the rhythm of life.
I allow warmth to flow through me.
I balance action with ease.
I am grounded, alert, & at peace. 
Rituals
Steady Mind Anointing
Dilute and apply to solar plexus or wrists before meditation or speaking.
Affirm: “I express my truth with clarity & grace.”
Digestive Calm Soak
Add to warm bath (diluted in milk or oil) after overexertion, overthinking, or indulgence.
Breathe deeply: “I receive nourishment & peace.”
Sacred Fire Blend
Combine with ginger, frankincense, or cedar in a diffuser or ritual oil.
Use during creative work or intention setting.
Speak: “I kindle inner warmth & vision.”
Safety:  Dilution: Use at 1–3% in carrier oil for topical application 
Skin Sensitivity: Generally gentle, but always patch test 
Photosensitivity: None known 
Pregnancy & Children: Considered safe in low dilutions; still consult a practitioner for use during pregnancy or on young children 
Internal Use: Not recommended without clinical guidance 
Storage: Keep in a cool, dark place; CO₂ extracts are stable but sensitive to oxidation over time