Medikomed cypress essential oil is produced by steam distillation of the young branchlets, twigs, and cones of the Mediterranean cypress. That process captures the volatile aromatic compounds the plant contains, which is why a 10 ml bottle delivers such a strong scent.
Among the naturally occurring fragrant components are alpha-pinene, delta-3-carene, limonene, camphor, linalool, and cedrol. Alpha-pinene and delta-3-carene give the crisp, fresh conifer note; limonene adds a faint citrus-like lift; camphor contributes a cool, sharp edge; linalool brings a soft floral-woody nuance; and cedrol gives the oil its balsamic dryness. The combination is what makes cypress smell more like dry forest air than like a sweet indoor fragrance.
As with any steam-distilled essential oil, the exact balance of these components can vary from batch to batch while still being characteristic of cypress. The profile can also shift slightly after the bottle has been opened, because the most volatile molecules evaporate first. For blending, smell the oil directly before each use and let your nose guide the number of drops, rather than relying only on a fixed recipe.
Keep the bottle tightly closed and store it away from heat and direct sunlight to slow those changes. A 10 ml bottle is small but long-lasting in normal use because every application uses only drops.