Helichrysum vs Immortelle Oil — Same Species, Different Origins, Different Chemistry
Helichrysum italicum (also called “immortelle” or “everlasting”) is one of the most premium-positioned essential oils in skincare. Corsican, Balkan (Croatian/Bosnian), and Madagascan origins all exist commercially — with different chemistry and pricing.
Helichrysum (Corsican)
- Neryl acetate marker (30–50%)
- Premium fine perfumery + skincare
- Highest per-kg pricing
- Classical anti-ageing positioning
Immortelle (Balkan / Madagascan)
- Italidione marker (compound family)
- Premium skincare + aromatherapy
- Cost-efficient alternative to Corsican
- Anti-ageing + skin-repair positioning
Spec comparison
| Parameter | Helichrysum (Corsican) | Immortelle (Balkan / Madagascan) |
|---|---|---|
| Botanical | Helichrysum italicum | Helichrysum italicum |
| Origin | Corsica (France) | Croatia / Bosnia / Madagascar |
| Key marker | Neryl acetate | Italidione |
| Aroma | Honey-like, slightly hay-curry | Honey, complex |
| Primary industry | Premium fine perfumery + skincare | Premium aromatherapy + skincare |
| Pricing band | Ultra-premium | Premium |
When to choose what
Corsican for
Ultra-premium fine perfumery, niche aromatherapy retail, anti-ageing serums at top price-point.
Balkan / Madagascan for
Premium skincare with anti-ageing positioning, mid-tier aromatherapy.
Cost path
Balkan + Madagascan are typically 30–60% of Corsican pricing for similar functional positioning.
What ships consistently across origins
Same species; different terroir + chemistry. We supply across origins via our specialty sourcing network:
- GC-MS chromatogram per lot
- NABL retain-sample testing
- Origin certificate (Corsica / Balkan / Madagascar)
- Premium sample tier (100g, 500g, 1 kg) for evaluation
- Sample programme: paid, credit-back against bulk order in 60 days
- In-house perfumer organoleptic sign-off on premium lots
Buyer FAQ
Is helichrysum the same as immortelle?
Yes — same species (Helichrysum italicum). “Immortelle” is the French name; “everlasting” is English. Different commercial origins (Corsica vs Balkan vs Madagascar) give different chemistry within the same species.
Anti-ageing claim — which to use?
Both. The italidione compound family in Balkan/Madagascan grades is the focus of most anti-ageing positioning. Corsican neryl acetate is more perfumery-positioned.
Minimum order?
Premium tier — 100g, 500g, 1 kg increments typical. Larger orders 5 kg+ on confirmation.
Pricing — Corsican vs Madagascan?
Corsican typically 2–3x Madagascan per-kg pricing.
Helichrysum / Immortelle bulk quote in 4 hours
One RFQ — quote(s) back the same working day.