It is obtained by steam distillation of the mature fruit of Daucus carota.
It is produced in France, Netherlands and Hungary.
Carrot seed oil has a slightly sweet, dry, earthy and woody aroma.
It is mainly used in aromatherapy oil formulations. It blends well with other oils including bergamot, juniper, lavender, lemon, lime, cedarwood, geranium, as well as all citrus and spicy oils.
The chemical composition [in percentage] of major components is as follows;
