Geranium Oil-Reunion Island. “A fragrant green-pink bridge between heart & earth -balancing, protective, & softly empowering.”
Geranium from Reunion Island is the alchemist of the heart -a bloom suspended in balance. She arrives not as a flood of feeling, but as a sacred mirror reflecting equilibrium, emotional harmony, & the gentle return to self.
She is the scent of morning dew on wild petals — green, clear, and calmly radiant. Known for inviting the divine feminine & easing emotional storms, this oil supports transitions of mood, seasons, & spirit. A protective yet nourishing floral ally that cradles the heart & encourages wholeness through balance.
Botanical & Physical Profile
Botanical Name: Pelargonium graveolens
Chemotype: Bourbon (Reunion Island)
Plant Family: Geraniaceae
Plant Part Used: Leaves and flowering tops
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Country of Origin: Reunion Island  -Considered one of the finest sources of Geranium essential oil in the world. The "Bourbon" chemotype grown here offers a more floral, complex, & balanced scent profile, highly prized in perfumery & emotional healing blends.
Color: Pale green to greenish-yellow
Perfumery Note: Middle
Consistency: Light to medium
Aroma Strength: Medium to strong
Aromatic Profile
Scent: Fresh, floral-green, rosy, slightly minty & herbaceous
Energy: Harmonizing, uplifting, stabilizing
Aromatic Impression: Dewy petals in a lush green garden -elegant, soft, but grounded
Scent Profile:
 
Top Notes:
Fresh green leaves
Soft citrus sparkle (slightly lemony or minty)
A hint of rosy brightness
Heart Notes:
Rosy, floral core (less sweet than Rose, more herbal than Neroli)
Slightly minty & leafy undertones
Dewy, garden-like freshness
 Base Nuances:
Subtle earthy herbaceousness
Faint lingering of mossy-green warmth
Overall Impression:
Reunion Island (Bourbon) Geranium is complex, balanced, & refined -like a blooming garden at sunrise. Its floral quality is wrapped in crisp green herbaceousness, giving it a fresh, clean, & slightly sweet aroma that’s simultaneously grounding & uplifting.
Compared to Egyptian or Chinese varieties, Reunion Geranium is:
Softer and more floral than Egyptian
Less sharp & more refined than Chinese
Considered more harmonious & luxurious for perfumery & heart-centered blends
Therapeutic Benefits
Supports hormonal balance (PMS, menopause, cycles)
Promotes healthy skin tone (acne, dry, oily, inflamed)
Anti-inflammatory & antimicrobial
Helps reduce nervous tension & fatigue
Encourages circulation & lymphatic movement
Cooling & toning in summer skincare or hydrosols
Modes of Application
Diffusion: Balances emotions, uplifts mood, opens the heart
Topical (diluted): Facial care, hormonal massage, lymphatic flow
Baths: Divine feminine + self-love soaks
Compresses: For PMS, stress tension, or lower belly
Massage blends: Lymph, circulation, emotional release
Facial steams or serums: Especially for mature, oily, or inflamed skin
Dilution guideline: 1–3%
For facial use, 0.5–1% in carrier oil
Blends Well With
Rose or Neroli – for divine feminine energy & emotional healing
Lavender or Roman Chamomile – to soothe & comfort
Frankincense or Sandalwood – for grounding & sacred connection
Clary Sage or Marjoram – for hormonal support & transitions
Bergamot or Grapefruit – for uplifting, clarifying, & joy-enhancing blends
Patchouli or Vetiver – to anchor its airy, floral nature into the body
Energetics
Elemental Affinity: Water + Earth
Chakra Resonance:
Heart (Anahata): Emotional openness, grief healing, connection
Solar Plexus (Manipura): Regulation, empowerment
Sacral (Svadhisthana): Feminine vitality & self-love
Emotional Effects:
Eases overwhelm, irritability, & emotional volatility
Stabilizes mood swings & hormonal shifts
Restores inner balance & nurtures boundaries
Supports forgiveness, compassion, & self-worth
Intentions Supported
Emotional balance & self-regulation
Grief support & heart-healing
Feminine embodiment & sensual connection
Sacred beauty, anointing, & aura cleansing
Protection from energy drain
Ritual Affirmation
“I bloom in balance. My heart is a sanctuary of radiant calm.”
Ritual Use & Applications
 Heart Harmony Anointing Oil
Blend with Rose & Sandalwood in Jojoba.
Apply over heart center, wrists, & behind ears.
Affirm:  “I am whole in my heart. I am beauty, held in balance.”
 Aura Clearing Mist
Geranium + Lavender + Clary Sage in rose water & alcohol
Mist before rituals, during PMS, or after heavy interactions
Affirm:  “I release what is not mine. I call my energy home.”
 
⚠️ Safety 
Generally considered safe & non-irritating when properly diluted
Use caution with hypersensitive skin -always patch test
May be hormone-influencing -avoid in early pregnancy unless directed
Avoid contact with eyes & mucous membranes
Store in a cool, dark place to preserve floral top notes