Lavender Fragrance Oil is a scented oil used to add a fresh, floral lavender aroma to soaps, candles, bath bombs, lotions and perfume oils. Unlike lavender essential oil, which is steam-distilled from the plant, this is a formulated fragrance oil designed to give a consistent, long-lasting scent in your DIY and small-batch products. Azlok's Lavender Fragrance Oil starts at ₹399 and comes in sizes from 100 gm right up to 20 kg for larger batches.
What Lavender Fragrance Oil Is
This is a cosmetic-grade fragrance oil with a scent inspired by fresh lavender blossoms. It is a pale yellow to clear liquid with a clean floral character. The aroma opens with fresh, herbal and slightly camphoraceous top notes, settles into a smooth floral middle, and finishes on a soft, powdery, musky base. That layered profile is why lavender remains a favourite across bath, body and home fragrance products.
Because it is a fragrance oil and not an essential oil, it is meant for scenting formulations and home crafts, not for internal use or aromatherapy claims.
Common Uses
Lavender is one of the most versatile scents for makers. You can use this oil in:
- Soaps — cold process, melt-and-pour and liquid soap bases
- Candles — soy, beeswax and paraffin blends
- Bath bombs and bath salts for a relaxing soak
- Body scrubs, creams and lotions
- Lip balms and lipsticks where a light scent is wanted
- Perfume oils and roll-ons
- Room sprays, reed diffusers and wax melts
How to Use It
A little goes a long way, so always weigh your fragrance rather than guessing. General starting points for makers:
- Candles: around 6–10% of the wax weight, added at the correct pouring temperature for your wax.
- Cold process soap: roughly 3–5% of oils, keeping within your recipe's safe usage limit.
- Lotions, creams and scrubs: usually 0.5–1.5%, added once the batch has cooled.
- Bath bombs: a small percentage stirred into the dry mix before moulding.
These are typical craft ranges. For skin products, follow the IFRA guidance and the allergen information supplied with the oil so your finished product stays within safe limits. When in doubt, start low and adjust in your next test batch.
Safety and Sensible Handling
Fragrance oils are concentrated, so treat them with care:
- Do not apply the neat oil directly to skin — always dilute it into a base first.
- Do a small patch test on your inner arm before wearing a new leave-on product.
- Do not ingest, and keep it away from the eyes and mucous membranes.
- Store out of reach of children and pets.
- Work in a ventilated space and wipe up spills, as the oil can affect some plastics and surfaces.
- Keep away from open flames until it is properly blended into your candle or melt.
Ask for the COA, MSDS and allergen report when you need documentation for labelling or selling your products.
Buying and Storage Tips
Choose your pack size to match how often you make. A 100 gm bottle is ideal for trying a few recipes, while the 500 gm, 1 kg and larger drums up to 20 kg suit regular makers and small businesses who want a better price per unit. Azlok offers this Lavender Fragrance Oil across all these sizes.
Store the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Kept well, the shelf life is around two years. Label your bottle with the date you opened it, and avoid leaving the cap off, since fragrance oils lose their top notes when exposed to air for long periods.
FAQ
Is Lavender Fragrance Oil the same as lavender essential oil?
No. Essential oil is distilled directly from the lavender plant, while fragrance oil is a formulated scent that mimics lavender. Fragrance oil gives a more consistent, longer-lasting aroma in candles and soaps, but it is not used for aromatherapy or internal purposes.
Can I put it directly on my skin?
No. It should always be diluted into a carrier base such as a lotion, balm or perfume oil, and used within recommended limits. Patch-test any new product before regular use.
How much should I add to candles?
A common starting range is 6–10% of the wax weight. Test a small batch first, since the ideal load depends on your wax type and pouring temperature.
Does it work in cold process soap?
Yes. Lavender is a popular soap fragrance. Use around 3–5% of your oils and stay within your recipe's safe usage rate. Some fragrance oils can speed up trace, so add it carefully.
How long does it last once opened?
Kept tightly sealed in a cool, dry, dark place, it stays good for about two years. Reseal the bottle after each use to preserve the top notes.