Daffodil Fragrance Oil is a spring-inspired floral scent oil used to add fragrance to candles, soaps, bath and body products, air fresheners, potpourri and incense. Azlok's version is a slightly yellow liquid with a fresh green top note, a rich floral heart carrying a touch of honey sweetness, and a warm, earthy base. It is for external use only.
What Daffodil Fragrance Oil smells like
Think of a garden just after spring rain. The scent opens with a crisp, green freshness, settles into a full floral middle with a gentle honey-like sweetness, and finishes on a soft, warm and earthy note. It is bright without being sharp, which makes it easy to work into a wide range of projects. Note that this is a fragrance oil, blended to smell like daffodils, not a steam-distilled essential oil.
Popular uses
This oil is flexible enough for both hobby makers and small businesses:
- Scented candles: works in soy, beeswax and paraffin blends.
- Cold and melt-and-pour soaps: a clean floral that suits spring collections.
- Bath bombs and body scrubs: adds a fresh lift to bath-time products.
- Creams, lotions and perfume oils: for lightly scented body care.
- Lip balms and lipsticks: use very sparingly, only skin-safe amounts.
- Air fresheners, potpourri and incense sticks: a natural fit for home fragrance.
How to use it
Dosage depends on the base you are working with. Start low, test, then adjust. As general guidance:
- Candles: around 6–10% of the wax weight. Add the oil once the wax cools to the recommended temperature for your wax type, stir gently for a minute or two, then pour.
- Soaps: roughly 2–3% of the total batch weight. In cold-process soap, add at light trace.
- Bath and body products: keep to around 1–2%, and always follow safe usage limits for leave-on skin products.
Because it is concentrated, a little goes a long way. Weigh your fragrance rather than guessing by drops for consistent results, especially if you sell your products.
Safety notes worth reading
Fragrance oils are potent, so handle them with care:
- For external use only. Do not consume it, and keep it away from your eyes as it may irritate.
- Patch-test any skin product on a small area before regular use.
- Respect recommended usage percentages for skin-contact items; more scent is not better.
- Work in a well-ventilated space and keep the oil away from open flames while handling.
- Store out of reach of children and pets.
- Check the MSDS and any allergen information before formulating products for sale.
Buying and storage
Azlok offers Daffodil Fragrance Oil in sizes from 50 gm up to 10 kg, so you can pick a small pack to sample or a bulk quantity for production runs. Pricing starts at ₹369. Store the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Kept well, it has a shelf life of about two years. If the colour or smell changes noticeably over time, it is best to retire that batch.
A quick tip for blending
Daffodil pairs nicely with other green and floral notes. Try a small amount alongside a citrus or a light musk to build your own signature spring blend. Always test the combined scent in your finished product, since fragrances can behave differently in wax versus soap versus a lotion base.
FAQ
Is Daffodil Fragrance Oil the same as daffodil essential oil?
No. This is a fragrance oil crafted to smell like daffodils. It is designed for scenting candles, soaps and body products, not as a therapeutic essential oil.
Can I use it directly on my skin?
Not undiluted. Blend it into a suitable base at safe usage levels for body care, and always do a patch test first. It is meant only for external use.
How much should I add to candles?
A common range is about 6–10% of the wax weight. Start on the lower side, test how it throws when burning, and adjust in your next batch.
Does it discolour cold-process soap?
Some floral fragrance oils can cause slight discolouration in soap. Make a small test batch first to see how it behaves with your recipe and any colourants.
How long does it last once opened?
Roughly two years when stored in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and heat, with the cap kept tightly closed.