dōTERRA Pink Pepper Essential Oil - 5ml
dōTERRA Pink Pepper Essential Oil - 5ml
Pink Pepper comes from the berries of Schinus molle, a tree native to Peru and the wider Andes, sometimes called the Peruvian pepper tree. Despite the name and appearance, it isn't related to true black pepper at all — it actually belongs to the same plant family as the cashew tree.
The aroma is warm and spicy with a fruity brightness and a faint woody undertone, closer to a spice rack than a pepper grinder. It reads as a warm accent rather than a sharp, peppery bite, so a drop or two is usually enough to notice it in a blend.
Most people use it as a supporting note rather than on its own, stirring a drop or two into a citrus or floral diffuser blend to add warmth without overpowering the lighter notes. It also turns up in small amounts in perfumery, where its spice balances brighter top notes.
Why people choose it
- A warm, spicy-fruity aroma with a faint woody edge, from sun-dried Schinus molle berries
- Native to Peru, from the same plant family as cashews rather than true black pepper
- A supporting, warming note rather than a stand-alone top note
- Blends well with citrus and floral oils to add depth without overpowering them
- A relatively low-yield oil, which is reflected in its price by the drop
How it smells
Warm, spicy and fruity, with a faint woody undertone — closer to a spice rack than a pepper grinder.
How to use it
- In a diffuser
- One to two drops in a diffuser, blended with a citrus or floral oil to add a warm, spiced note.
- On skin
- Dilute with a carrier oil before applying to the wrists or back of the neck as part of a blend.
- Dilution
- One drop of Pink Pepper to four drops of fractionated coconut oil for topical use.
- Worth knowing
- A little goes a long way — it's a supporting note, so add it a drop at a time to a wider blend.
Details
- Botanical name
- Schinus molle
- Plant part
- Berries
- Extraction
- Steam distillation
- Key compounds
- Limonene, Alpha-phellandrene
- Size
- 5 ml
Safety
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor's care, speak to your practitioner before use. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. Dilute with a carrier oil for topical use.
This information is for general use and is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or nursing, speak to your GP, midwife or pharmacist.
Blends well with
Common questions
Is Pink Pepper related to black pepper?
No — despite the name and appearance, Pink Pepper comes from Schinus molle, a tree in the same family as cashews, not the plant that produces black peppercorns.
What does Pink Pepper smell like?
Warm and spicy with a fruity brightness, more like a spice rack than a pepper grinder, with a faint woody note underneath.
Why does it cost more than some other oils?
The berries yield a relatively small amount of oil once dried and distilled, which is reflected in the price of a genuine bottle.
What does it blend well with?
Citrus oils such as Wild Orange or Bergamot brighten it, while Frankincense or a wood oil deepens it into a warmer blend.
Where does Pink Pepper come from?
Peru and other parts of South America, where the Schinus molle tree grows as a fragrant evergreen.