We are the world’s leading producer of Douglas-fir essential oil, selling business-to-business with a focus on sustainability and consistency. Our oil is used in the fine fragrance, cosmetics, and aromatherapy markets, offering the unique, fresh aroma of a New Zealand forest to your customers.
Uses
FINE FRAGRANCE
The unique and complex olfactory signature of Port Blakely New Zealand Essential Oil’s Douglas-fir makes it stand out amongst other conifer oils. With a fresh and woody base complimented by citrus overtones, New Zealand Douglas-fir oil is the perfect esoteric yet complimentary middle note for your next fragrance.
Cosmetics
New Zealand Douglas-fir essential oil has powerful anti-microbial properties, making it ideal for natural cleansing solutions and personal care. Use it to purify your environment and protect your skin.
Aromatherapy & Massage
Experience the energizing and grounding effects of New Zealand Douglas-fir essential oil. Its fresh, woodsy aroma with top notes of citrus helps uplift your spirit and reduce stress, promoting a sense of calm and well-being
THE AROMA OF THE HOLIDAYS
13 million artificial Christmas trees are purchased each year in the United States alone. The scent of Douglas-fir, the traditional Christmas tree of choice for many in years gone by, is a powerful addition to the holiday experience, invoking nostalgia and Christmas cheer, bringing back and creating new Yuletide memories.
SAUNA USE
New Zealand Douglas-Fir essential oil is a natural respiratory aid, helping to ease congestion and clear airways. Perfect for use in saunas, it supports easier breathing and respiratory health.
Sauna interest over time
SAUNA ESSENTIAL
Douglas-fir essential oil pairs perfectly with a growing market of consumers establishing a daily sauna ritual. Add 3-5 drops in a sauna bucket to release its invigorating aroma, enhancing sauna experiences.
Sauna is a rapidly growing product category, and one that is a unique niche within the essential oil space. Crucially, sauna is a daily ritual, ensuring satisfied customers make recurring orders.
Production
NEW ZEALAND CRAFTED
GLOBALLY TRUSTED
PROUDLY MADE IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand is world-renowned for its clean air, pure water sources, and pristine natural environment. 2.5 hours away from Queenstown, the Shag River Forest sits in a rural sub-alpine region of the South Island, far from cities, pollution or contaminants.
PORT BLAKELY’S LEGACY. YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN ASSURANCE
As an established leader in growing and marketing renewable forest products around the globe, Port Blakely’s 160-year legacy as a fifth-generation family company has been built upon long-lasting relationships with our family, employees, customers, partners, and the communities in which we do business.
SUSTAINABLE, ORGANIC PRODUCTION
Our distillery and processes were designed with sustainability at their core. Rather than opting for low-cost fossil fuel boilers, we have invested in a biomass boiler to provide energy from the by-products made in our oil production, creating a sustainable and circular process. Port Blakely practice regenerative forestry and our essential oil is IFOAM Organic Certified (April 2024).
TESTING & QUALITY
DOUGLAS-FIR DIFFERENCE
Douglas-fir, intriguingly, is not a member of the Fir family. Misclassified in the 19th century, this species actually belongs to the Pseudotsuga genus, setting it apart from the true Firs which belong to the Abies genus. This distinction explains the one-of-a-kind olfactory signature and unique composition found in New Zealand Douglas-fir essential oil.
Adding to its exclusivity, the extraction process of Douglas-fir essential oil is notably challenging and yields only a limited output compared to other conifer oils. This rarity enhances the allure of the product, making it a coveted choice for connoisseurs.
STOCKED WORLDWIDE
Although New Zealand is far from the US & European essential oil markets, our stock is conveniently positioned in three international distribution hubs, ensuring prompt and reliable delivery whenever and wherever you need it.
