Blue Cypress (Kakadu, Australia)

Blue Cypress (Kakadu, Australia) is a rare and captivating woody note in perfumery, known for its cool, smoky elegance and blue-hued, aromatic depth. Distilled from the wood and leaves of the Callitris intratropica tree—native to the Northern Territory of Australia, particularly around Kakadu—this essential oil is striking for both its natural bluish tint and its serene, almost mystical scent profile. Blue Cypress combines dry woods with fresh earth, crisp pine, soft smoke, and a hint of herbaceous sweetness, creating a grounding yet airy aroma. Used primarily as a heart or base note, it lends depth, calm, and a refined, meditative character to woody, fougère, and aromatic compositions.

History & Production: Long used by Indigenous Australian communities for its medicinal and ceremonial properties, Blue Cypress is steam-distilled from the heartwood and foliage, yielding a vivid blue essential oil rich in guaiazulene—the same molecule that gives chamomile its signature color. Its scent is smoother and less resinous than other coniferous oils, with a unique balance of freshness and warmth. In perfumery, Blue Cypress is prized for its distinctive personality and its ability to bridge clean and smoky, green and woody facets. When blended with vetiver, spices, or airy florals, it evokes vast open landscapes, ancient trees, and the deep stillness of the Australian outback.