Blackberry Fragrance Oil: A Sweet, Fruity Scent for Candles, Soaps & Skincare

Blackberry Fragrance Oil is a synthetic scent oil that recreates the juicy, slightly spicy aroma of ripe blackberries, blended with fresh citrus and a smooth musky-vanilla base. You use it in small amounts to scent candles, soaps, bath bombs, body scrubs and perfume oils — it is not a food flavouring or an ingredient you swallow. Azlok stocks it from 100 gm up to 20 kg, with prices starting at Rs 419.

What Blackberry Fragrance Oil smells like

This is a fruity, energetic scent rather than a heavy floral. The top notes open with fresh citrus and a minty-sweet lift, reminiscent of blackcurrant, dewberry and raspberry. The middle is sweet and lightly spicy, and it settles into a warm base of musk, vanilla and soft woody notes. The result is a berry fragrance that feels bright at first and cosy as it dries down, leaving a pleasant trail behind.

Common uses

Blackberry Fragrance Oil is versatile across candle and cosmetic projects. Popular applications include:

Candles — soy, beeswax, coconut or paraffin blends.
Cold and melt-and-pour soaps, plus liquid hand washes.
Bath bombs and bath salts.
Body scrubs, lotions and creams.
Lip balms and lipsticks (for scent only — use skin-safe dosages).
Perfume oils, roll-ons and room sprays.
Reed diffusers and simmering aroma blends.

How to use it (dosage guide)

Fragrance oils are concentrated, so a little goes a long way. Always follow the maximum usage levels for your specific product type and base. As a general starting point:

Candles: around 6–10% of the wax weight. Add at the correct temperature for your wax and stir thoroughly for an even scent throw.
Soaps: roughly 3–5% of the total batch. Test a small batch first, as some fragrances can affect trace in cold-process soap.
Lotions, creams and scrubs: about 1–3%.
Bath bombs: a few drops per bomb, or as per your recipe's fragrance load.

Because the oil is deep black in colour, it can tint pale bases. If you want a light-coloured finished product, test the amount before scaling up.

Safety notes

Fragrance oils are for external, cosmetic and home use only. Please handle them responsibly:

Do not ingest, and keep away from the eyes.
Do a patch test before using any new leave-on product on your skin, especially if you have sensitive skin.
Do not use undiluted on skin — always work within recommended usage levels.
Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Store away from open flames; the oil is flammable in concentrate.
Check the MSDS and any allergen information for the specific batch, and follow local guidelines if you sell finished products.

Buying and storage

Choose your pack size based on how often you make: a 100 gm bottle is ideal for hobbyists and testing, while 1 kg and above suits small businesses and repeat production. This is an India-origin fragrance oil with a shelf life of about two years when stored well.

Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat.
Avoid leaving the cap open for long, as top notes are volatile and can fade.
Use clean, dry droppers or measuring tools to prevent contamination.

You can order Blackberry Fragrance Oil in your preferred size on Azlok, and step up to a larger pack once you have finalised your recipe.

FAQ

Is Blackberry Fragrance Oil safe for skin?

Yes, when diluted within recommended cosmetic usage levels and used in leave-on or rinse-off products. Always patch-test first and never apply it undiluted to the skin.

Can I use it in candles and soaps?

Absolutely. It works in candles at roughly 6–10% of wax weight and in soaps at about 3–5% of the batch. Test a small quantity before making a large batch.

Is this the same as blackberry essential oil?

No. This is a fragrance oil, a blended scent for aroma. There is no true blackberry essential oil, so a fragrance oil is what gives you a reliable, long-lasting berry scent.

Will it stain my products because it is black?

It can tint very pale bases due to its dark colour. If you need a light finished colour, test the dosage first and adjust accordingly.

How long does it last?

The shelf life is around two years when stored in a cool, dry place with the cap tightly closed and away from sunlight and heat.