Sweet Marjoram

Origanum majorana

Middle (heart) note Herbal Essential oil

Warm, soft and sweetly herbal with a gentle spicy, slightly camphor-woody note, like a mellower cousin of oregano.

Made from: Steam-distilled from the dried or fresh flowering herb.
Strength: ●●●○○
Cost: Moderate
Moods: Calming Cozy Grounding
Seasons: Autumn, Winter
Rooms: Bedroom, Kitchen, Living room

Blend with it

Gentle at normal use.

How it behaves

CandlesWorkable

Quiet on its own in wax. It works best as a warm herbal heart under lavender or orange.

Wax meltsGood

Reed diffuserGood

Room & linen sprayGood

Electric (water) diffuserGreat

Cold-process soapGood

Melt-and-pour soapGood

Laundry & cleaningWorkable

Pairs well with

Don't have it? Try Thyme, Rosemary.

A little lore

Ancient Greeks and Romans used marjoram in wedding garlands as a symbol of happiness.