Cyperus scariosus is more commonly known as cypriol. This plant largely grows in
Madhya Pradesh, India and is called nagarmotha. The smell of cypriol oil is woody and
earthy. It is a prized ingredient in perfumes that are made in India. Cyperus scariosus
grows to about 2 1/2 feet, with a thin stem that is dark green in color. It is a flowering
shrub, where the flowers measure 2 to 8 inches in length. The nodes are about ½ thick
in diameter and is in an oval rhizome shape. The stem is aromatic and white in color on
the inside. The rhizome is what generates the oil and contains alkaloids, sodium,
minerals, along with calcium, sodium, and carbonates. It is distilled using steam
distillation from the plants’ roots. This weed is largely found only in India and the oil is
quite big in India. The cyperus scarious is considered a pest in many countries. The
cypriol oil is dark brown in color and can change color to a transparent green. As it
changes color, the scent also changes becoming woodier. It is blends with Bergamot,
Clary Sage, Labdanum and Patchouli.