Azlok's 6 Herbal Fragrance Oils Sample Kit is a set of six 10 ml bottles — Tulsi, Sandalwood, White Tea & Aloe, Almond, Neem Basil Honey, and Neem Aloe — meant for testing scents in soap, candles, lotions, bath bombs and scrubs before you commit to a large bottle. At ₹599 for the set, it is an affordable way to find out which herbal notes actually work in your recipes.
These are fragrance oils, not essential oils. They are made to carry scent reliably through soap batter, wax and cosmetic bases where pure botanicals often fade or misbehave. The kit is vegan and free of phthalates and parabens.
What you can make with them
Each scent in the kit suits slightly different projects. Here is where they tend to shine:
- Cold-process and melt-and-pour soap — Sandalwood and Tulsi hold up well in soap and give a grounded, earthy finish.
- Candles — soy or blended waxes carry Almond and White Tea & Aloe nicely for a soft, clean throw.
- Lotions and body butters — lighter notes like White Tea & Aloe or Neem Aloe feel fresh without overpowering.
- Bath bombs and salts — Neem Basil Honey adds a warm, herbal sweetness.
- Sugar and coffee scrubs — Almond pairs beautifully with coffee and brown sugar.
Because you get six scents in small sizes, this kit is also handy for layering. Try a little Sandalwood under Tulsi, or Almond with a touch of Neem Basil Honey, to build your own signature blend.
How to use fragrance oils
Fragrance oils are concentrated, so a little goes a long way. General starting points:
- Soap: roughly 2–3% of your total base weight. For 500 g of soap base, that is about 10–15 ml.
- Candles: commonly 6–8% of wax weight, added when the wax has cooled to the temperature your wax supplier recommends.
- Lotions and scrubs: start low, around 0.5–1%, and adjust by smell.
Always measure by weight for consistency, and keep notes on what you used. A 10 ml bottle is enough to test a scent across two or three small batches. Do a small test batch first — some fragrances behave differently once they cure or set.
Safety notes worth reading
Fragrance oils are for external, crafted products only. Please keep these points in mind:
- Do not ingest and keep away from children and pets.
- Patch-test any finished skincare product on a small area before regular use.
- Do not apply undiluted fragrance oil directly to skin. It must be used within a base at recommended levels.
- Work in a ventilated space and avoid getting oil in your eyes.
- Keep bottles away from open flames until the fragrance is properly incorporated into cooled wax.
If you have sensitive skin or allergies, review the ingredients and start with the lowest usage rate.
Buying and storage tips
A sample kit like this earns its place because you avoid buying a full bottle of a scent you end up disliking. Once you know your favourites, you can reorder those in larger sizes.
- Store bottles upright in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight and heat.
- Keep caps tightly closed to prevent the top notes from evaporating.
- Label your test batches with the scent, dose and date so you can repeat your best results.
- Used well, fragrance oils keep their quality for many months; discard any that smell off or have changed noticeably.
You will find this kit and larger single-scent bottles in the DIY range at Azlok, which is handy once you have picked your winners.
FAQ
Are these essential oils or fragrance oils?
They are fragrance oils, formulated to carry scent through soap, wax and cosmetic bases. They are not steam-distilled essential oils and should not be treated as therapeutic aromatherapy oils.
How much fragrance oil should I add to soap?
A common starting range is 2–3% of your total base weight. For melt-and-pour, add at the lower end and adjust after a test batch, since scent perception changes once the soap sets.
Can I use these oils directly on my skin?
No. Fragrance oils should always be diluted into a suitable base at recommended levels and never applied neat. Always patch-test the finished product first.
How many projects will one 10 ml bottle cover?
Roughly two to three small batches, depending on your usage rate. That is enough to test a scent properly before deciding to buy a larger size.
Is the kit suitable for beginners?
Yes. The small 10 ml sizes and six varied scents make it a low-risk way to learn how different herbal notes behave in your DIY soap, candle and cosmetic projects.