Azlok Lemongrass Fragrance Oil is a liquid, pale yellow to clear scent designed for craft use — candles, cold-process and melt-and-pour soap, bath bombs, lotions, lip balms and body scrubs. It carries a bright, zesty lemongrass aroma that reads as fresh and green rather than sharp, making it a reliable choice when you want a clean citrus lift in a handmade product.
What is Lemongrass Fragrance Oil?
A fragrance oil is a blended aromatic liquid made for scenting products. Unlike a steam-distilled essential oil, a fragrance oil is formulated for consistency and staying power, which is why makers reach for it when they need a scent that holds up through soap curing or a candle's burn. This particular blend captures the tangy, grassy-citrus character of lemongrass. It is meant for topical and craft applications, not for eating or drinking.
Popular uses
- Candles: Lemongrass throws well in soy, paraffin and blended waxes, filling a room with a revitalising citrus note. It pairs nicely with a warm base to soften the sharpness.
- Soap: Works in both cold-process and melt-and-pour bars. Citrus profiles like this are popular in kitchen and hand soaps.
- Bath bombs and scrubs: Adds a wake-up scent to body scrubs, salt soaks and fizzers.
- Creams, lotions and lip balms: A small amount scents leave-on products, though always follow safe usage limits for skin-contact items.
- Perfume and room oils: Blend into a carrier for a simple roll-on fragrance or use in reed diffusers.
How to use it
Usage rates depend on your product and the wax or base you choose. As a general guide:
- Candles: Many makers use around 6–10% fragrance load, depending on the wax. Add the oil at the recommended temperature for your wax and stir thoroughly for an even scent.
- Soap: Follow your recipe's fragrance calculator; typical rates sit around 3–5% of your oils. Add at light trace in cold process.
- Bath and body: For leave-on products keep the fragrance well within safe skin-contact limits — err on the side of less.
Whatever you make, start with a small test batch. Fragrances behave differently across recipes, and a quick trial saves you from wasting a full pour.
Blending ideas
Lemongrass is friendly with other scents. It sits well beside ginger, basil, mint, eucalyptus and green tea for a fresh feel, and it balances beautifully against sweeter or warmer notes like vanilla, coconut or a touch of sandalwood. If a pure citrus scent feels too sharp on its own, a small warm accent rounds it out.
Safety notes
- For external and craft use only. Do not ingest.
- Always patch-test a finished skin-contact product before wider use, and follow recognised usage limits for lotions, balms and scrubs.
- Work in a ventilated space and avoid direct, prolonged skin contact with the undiluted oil.
- Keep away from children, pets and open flames while handling.
- Store away from direct heat and sunlight. Refer to the product's MSDS for full handling guidance.
Buying and storage
Azlok offers Lemongrass Fragrance Oil in sizes from 100 GM up to 25 KG, so hobbyists and small businesses can both buy what they need — pricing starts at ₹399. The country of origin is India. To protect the scent, keep the bottle tightly closed and store it in a cool, dry place away from light. Under good conditions it has a shelf life of around two years. Buying a small size first is sensible if you're testing the fragrance in a new recipe.
FAQ
Is Lemongrass Fragrance Oil the same as lemongrass essential oil?
No. A fragrance oil is a formulated scent blend made for craft consistency and staying power, while an essential oil is distilled directly from the plant. For candles and long-lasting scent in soap, the fragrance oil is often the more practical choice.
Can I use it on my skin?
Only within a properly formulated, diluted product such as a lotion, balm or scrub, and always after a patch test. Do not apply the concentrated oil directly to skin, and follow safe usage limits.
How much should I add to candles?
A common range is about 6–10% of the wax weight, but check your specific wax's recommendation and run a small test burn to confirm scent throw and safety.
How long does it last once opened?
Stored tightly closed in a cool, dry, dark place, it keeps for roughly two years. Heat and sunlight shorten its life, so avoid leaving it near a window or stove.
Can I mix it with other fragrance oils?
Yes. Lemongrass blends readily with mint, ginger, eucalyptus and warmer notes like vanilla. Mix small trial amounts first to find a ratio you like before scaling up.