Tea Tree

About Tea Tree

Tea tree oil is usually obtained by steam distilling the leaves and small branches of Melaleuca alternifolia, a plant native to Australia and belonging to the myrtle family. Despite its name, it is a different material from the leaves used to make drinking tea, with a distinctly aromatic rather than brewed-tea character.

Scent Profile

Its aroma is sharp, fresh and camphoraceous, carrying the cool impression associated with camphor alongside herbaceous, dry woody and slightly earthy nuances. It has a firm, penetrating outline rather than the sweetness of fruit or the soft volume of a flower; the balance of those facets can vary with the origin and quality of the oil.

Use in Perfumery

In herbal or coniferous compositions, tea tree can provide a clear, cool aromatic accent that suggests air moving between the denser materials. Citrus brings its freshness into focus, while warm woods or resins create a contrast in temperature and texture, allowing the composition to feel both substantial and open. Because its characteristic aroma is forceful, the amount used and its balance with surrounding ingredients play an important part in the finished fragrance.