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Flavour Analysis

Beneath basil oil’s familiar aromatic herbalness lies a more intricate layering of oleic acid, eucalyptus and cut grass. A camphor note brings pungent aroma, while a clove note adds pungent spice, and fennel and lavender notes give the profile a layered, lingering finish.

Dominant Flavour Families

Herbal / Herbaceous
Vegetal
Floral
Spice
Sweet

Flavour profile of basil oil

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Basilicum

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Basil oil

BasilicumHerbal

basil oil9.2

Aromatic, sweet-spicy herbal aroma typical of fresh basil. Strong in basil oil.

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