Massoia

 

Cryptocarya massoia, C. aromatica, Massoia aromatica -- Steam distilled from the bark.  Belongs to a species of 200 evergreen trees mostly in Indonesia. Has been described as fruity, coconut, tropical, quirky, rich, golden, caramel, nutty. It is definitely a "flavor", not a main ingredient. Mostly used in perfumery.

CAUTIONS:  Massoia has a fair amount of lactones and should be used with care.  Can be very irritating to the skin.  Dilute to at least less than 1%. 

CHARACTER:  "Delectable Masterpiece", Balanced Yin/Yang, Centering, “Quietly Magnetic”

ETHERIC COLORS:  Warm cream, Golden apricot, Cocoa Brown 

GEMS/CRYSTALS:  Botswana Agate, Wood Agate, Ametrine, Golden Amphibolite, Mookaite Jasper, Golden Obsidian, Topaz, Carnelian, Peach Moonstone, Sunstone, Rose Quartz, Opal, Rhodonite

CHAKRAS:  Sacral, Heart, supportive Root

SACRED SYLLABLES:  Lam, Vam, Yam

ELEMENTS: Earth, Water, gentle Fire, Air

PERFUME NOTE:  Base or Fixative (some sources say Top with low to medium tenacity)

MUSICAL:  F, C, open fifth; warm acoustic guitar, low jazz piano

ASTRO:  Venus, Taurus, Cancer, Moon

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Calming to nervous system, Stability

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES:  Emotional sensitivity, grief, anxiety

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:   to stimulate new cell growth, regenerate tissues and help minimize lines and wrinkles, acne, headaches, colds, coughs, fever and infections, ticklish or sore throats, candida, pituitary gland, respiratory problems, sore throats

PROPERTIES:  Anti-infectious, antibacterial, anticatarrh, antifungal, sedative, antispasmodic, carminative, digestive, expectorant, vermifuge

BLENDS:   Mother of Pearl,  Dreamsicle, Into The Woods,  Ocean Jasper,  Sacred Rim, Silver River,  

Blends well with: Vanilla, Benzoin, Tobacco, Ho Wood, Geranium, Oranges, Bergamot, all cedars, Chamomiles, Cinnamon, Lavender, Patchouli, Spearmint, Jasmine

Chemical Constituents : Lactone. Benyl benzoate, caryophylene, pyrones

ARCHETYPES:  EARTH MOTHER, COUNSELOR, WISE WOMAN, HEALER, COMFORTING LOVER, TROPICAL MUSE

PERSONALITY

+ Strong, powerful "I can do anything" attitude.

+ Needs to feel part of a community or family 

+ Self-assured, calming, especially good at comforting during trauma or grief.

+ Drawn towards seeking knowledge with patience and true dedication.

+ Offers authentic insights and direction.  Gentle magnetism.

+ Seems to be especially blessed with spiritual gifts.

+Adapts well to new situations and good at organizing. 

+Relaxed vulnerability; “It is safe to feel. It is safe to soften.”

“I smell the heavenly sweetness & beauty within me.”

(updated Feb. 25, 2026)