Marjoram vs Oregano Essential Oil — Two Origanum Species
Both Origanum genus — but very different chemistry. Marjoram (O. majorana) is sweet-herbal terpineol-rich; Oregano (O. vulgare) is carvacrol + thymol-dominant antibacterial workhorse.
Sweet Marjoram
- Terpinen-4-ol + cis-sabinene hydrate-rich
- Sweet, warm, herbal-camphoraceous
- Primary use: F&F culinary, aromatherapy, cosmetic
- Mid-tier pricing
Oregano
- Carvacrol + thymol-dominant (50–80%+)
- Strong, phenolic, medicinal
- Primary use: antibacterial nutraceutical, F&F food savoury, OTC
- Mid-tier pricing
When to choose what
Marjoram for
Aromatherapy calming, premium F&F culinary, gentle herbal cosmetic positioning.
Oregano for
Antibacterial nutraceutical (oregano oil capsules), food savoury flavour, OTC topical antiseptic.
What ships for both species
Same Origanum genus, same QC architecture:
- GC-MS chromatogram per lot (carvacrol/thymol/terpinen-4-ol % reported)
- Chemotype declared on COA
- FEMA + FCC food-grade documentation
- NABL retain-sample testing
- 1 kg sample → 25 kg drum → FCL ladder
Marjoram or Oregano bulk quote in 4 hours
One RFQ — quote(s) back the same working day.