CLOVE ESSENTIAL OIL
A powerful spice oil with a warm, sweet, earthy and unmistakably clove-like aroma.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Syzygium aromaticum (syn. Eugenia caryophyllus)
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Indonesia; now cultivated in other tropical regions
Method of Extraction: Water or steam distilled; identify bud, leaf, stem or declared blend
Note: Base
Colour: Pale yellow to amber; may darken with age
Aroma: Strong, warm, spicy, sweet and earthy
About This Essential Oil
Clove Essential Oil is a highly concentrated material with a strong, warm and sweet-spicy fragrance. Bud, leaf and stem oils are distinct products with different chemistry and safe-use limits. All are commonly rich in eugenol and require conservative use with batch-specific documentation.
Key Benefits
• Provides a rich, warm and spicy aroma
• Adds depth to seasonal fragrance blends
• Creates a bold and invigorating aromatic impression
• Complements citrus, resinous, woody and spice oils
• Useful at low levels in natural perfumery
• A small amount provides powerful aromatic impact
History
Cloves have been traded for thousands of years and were known in China by at least the third century BCE. The dried buds became highly prized as a spice and fragrance material, shaping trade through Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. Clove later became widely used in flavouring, perfumery and soaps. Its essential oils are produced separately from buds, leaves and stems.
Main Chemical Components
90% Phenols, 6% Sesquiterpenes
Aromatic Characteristics
• Warm and spicy
• Sweet and earthy
• Distinctly clove-like
• Rich and persistent
• Highly diffusive
• Powerful base note
Aromatic Uses
• Adds warmth to seasonal room-fragrance blends
• Provides clove character in natural perfumery
• Complements citrus, resinous and woody aromas
• Suitable only at low levels in controlled formulations
• Intended for experienced users and specialist blending
Aromatic Profile
• Often described as warm and invigorating
• Creates a rich, welcoming aromatic atmosphere
• Bold, sweet and distinctly spicy
• Best suited to robust, carefully balanced blends
• Individual responses to aromas vary
Blends Well With
Basil, Benzoin, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Citronella, Grapefruit, Lemon, Neroli, Sweet Orange, Peppermint, Rosemary, Marjoram and Pine.
Health & Safety
• High-caution oil; confirm whether it is bud, leaf, stem oil or a declared blend.
• Do not ingest, apply undiluted, use in baths, or use in the mouth or for dental self-treatment.
• May cause skin sensitisation and mucous-membrane irritation.
• Topical products must follow plant-part-specific supplier and IFRA limits.
• Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding and do not use with babies or children.
• Seek qualified advice if taking anticoagulants or managing a bleeding disorder.
• Use only a small amount briefly in a well-ventilated space; avoid the face and airways.
• Stop immediately if irritation, dizziness, headache or breathing discomfort occurs.
• Keep away from heat; store tightly closed below 25°C and securely out of reach.
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