Cedar & Oakmoss Fragrance Oil: A Woody-Earthy Scent for Candles, Soaps and More
Cedar & Oakmoss Fragrance Oil is a woody-earthy scent oil built for craft use in candles, soaps, diffusers and DIY body products. It opens fresh and dry, settles into a smooth warm heart, and finishes on a long-lasting base of patchouli, oakmoss and musk. Priced from around Rs. 399, Azlok offers it in sizes from 100 Gm up to 25 Kg, so it suits both hobbyists and small businesses.
What Cedar & Oakmoss smells like
This is a classic chypre or forest-type profile. The cedar brings a woodsy, slightly spicy character, while oakmoss adds that cool, damp, green-earthy freshness you notice on a forest floor after rain. Together they read as grounded, refined and a little masculine, though it works well for anyone who likes natural, earthy scents.
- Top note: fresh, dry woody start
- Middle note: smooth and slightly warm
- Base note: patchouli, oakmoss absolute and musk
The oil is a light brown liquid, so keep that in mind for pale or white products where colour matters.
Where you can use it
It is a versatile fragrance oil suited to a wide range of scented projects:
- Candles: soy, beeswax and paraffin blends
- Soaps: cold process, melt-and-pour and liquid soap
- Incense sticks and reed diffusers
- Bath bombs and body or facial scrubs
- Creams, lotions and perfume oils
- Lip balms and lipsticks where a fragrance oil is appropriate
How to use it: dosage and blending
Fragrance oils are concentrated, so a little goes a long way. Always follow the usage rate that suits your specific product and, where relevant, the IFRA guidance for that category.
- Candles: roughly 6–10% of the wax weight, added at the correct flashpoint temperature and stirred thoroughly.
- Cold process soap: commonly around 3–5% of oils; note that oakmoss-heavy scents can sometimes discolour or accelerate trace, so test a small batch first.
- Diffusers: blend into a suitable diffuser base or carrier as directed.
- Lotions, scrubs and creams: use sparingly, typically 0.5–2%, and mix evenly.
For leave-on skin products, always do a patch test on a small area of skin first and wait 24 hours before wider use.
Safety notes worth reading
Fragrance oils are for external, cosmetic and craft use only.
- Do not ingest, and keep away from children and pets.
- Avoid contact with eyes; if it happens, rinse with plenty of water.
- Some people are sensitive to fragrance components, so patch-test skin products.
- Work in a ventilated space and avoid open flame while pouring near candle wax.
- Check the COA, MSDS and allergen information for your batch before commercial use.
Buying and storage tips
Start with a 100 Gm size if you are testing a recipe, then scale to 500 Gm, 1 Kg or larger bulk packs once you know your dosage. The larger 5 Kg to 25 Kg options make sense for candle and soap studios producing in volume.
Store the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Kept well, it has a shelf life of around two years. Azlok supplies this oil made in India, and packaging can be arranged as per requirement for bulk orders.
FAQ
Is Cedar & Oakmoss fragrance oil safe for skin?
It is suitable for many rinse-off and leave-on products like scrubs, balms and creams when used at recommended low percentages. Always patch-test first and follow the appropriate usage rate for your product type.
How much should I use in candles?
A typical range is 6–10% of the wax weight. Add it at the recommended temperature for your wax and stir well so the scent distributes evenly.
Will it discolour my soap?
Because the oil is light brown and contains oakmoss-type notes, it may add a slight tint or affect very pale soaps. Make a small test batch before committing to a full run.
Can I use this fragrance oil in a diffuser?
Yes. Blend it into a suitable diffuser base or reed diffuser carrier. It is not meant to be applied undiluted or ingested.
What is the shelf life?
About two years when stored tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and heat.