Geranium oil has a sweet, floral aroma with a hint of rose. It is extracted from the leaves and stems of Pelargonium graveolens. In India, geranium is cultivated in regions with cooler climates, such as the hills of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and parts of the Nilgiris. These areas offer the required moderate temperatures and well drained, fertile soils.

Geranium oil is pale yellow to greenish in colour and is rich in citronellol and geraniol. It is widely used in perfumery and cosmetics. There is an imbalance in demand and supply in the market. While the demand is steady, low carry-over stocks and limited supply is affecting price. Untimely rain has impacted yield. Oversupply in the past few seasons resulted in a drop in price, and several distillation units shut down. This has affected production levels this season and supply is limited. There is a constant increase in price, but the market is expected to stabilise.