Neem Basil Honey Fragrance Oil is a ready-to-use scent oil that combines green, herbal notes with a sweet honey heart and a warm, musky base. It is made for adding a captivating aroma to bath and cosmetic products such as soaps, bath bombs, lip balms, scrubs and creams. This is a fragrance oil for scenting your creations, not an edible or medicinal ingredient.
If you have worked with plain neem before, you know it can smell sharp and bitter. This blend softens that herbal character with honey and basil, so you get freshness and sweetness rather than a harsh medicinal note. Azlok offers it in sizes from 100 GM right up to 25 KG, so both home hobbyists and small production units can buy what suits their batch size.
What does it smell like?
The scent unfolds in layers, the way most well-built fragrances do:
- Top note: green, herbal and aromatic, with a fresh opening.
- Middle note: herbal and sweet, where the honey and basil come through.
- Base note: warm, soft and slightly musky, which helps the scent linger.
The oil itself is a liquid with a dark yellow to brownish colour. Keep that colour in mind for pale or white products, as it can tint your final batch.
What you can make with it
This fragrance oil is versatile across bath and body projects. Common uses include:
- Cold-process and melt-and-pour soaps
- Bath bombs and bath salts
- Body and facial scrubs
- Creams and lotions
- Lip balms and lipsticks (in products meant only for external cosmetic use)
- Blended perfume oils and roll-ons
- Scented candles and wax melts
How to use it
A little goes a long way with fragrance oils. As a general starting point, most soap and cosmetic makers use fragrance at roughly 1 to 3 percent of the total weight of the product, but always follow the recipe you are working with and IFRA guidance for the specific product type.
- Start small. Add the oil gradually and stir well, then smell and adjust. It is easier to add more than to fix an over-scented batch.
- Add at the right stage. In cold-process soap, add at trace. In melt-and-pour and candles, add once the base has cooled slightly so the aroma does not flash off.
- Test first. Make a small trial batch to check how the scent behaves and whether the brownish colour affects your product.
- Blend if you like. It pairs nicely with citrus, mint or other herbal notes if you want to build a signature scent.
Safety notes worth reading
Fragrance oils are concentrated, so handle them sensibly.
- Do not ingest. This is a fragrance oil for external cosmetic and home fragrance use only, not a food flavouring or medicine.
- Patch-test any finished skincare product on a small area before regular use, as fragrances can cause sensitivity in some people.
- Work in a ventilated space and avoid contact with the eyes.
- Keep away from children and pets, and store away from open flames.
- Refer to the product's MSDS and any allergen information for detailed handling, and respect recommended usage limits for the product you are making.
Buying and storage tips
Choose your pack size to match how quickly you will use it. A 100 GM bottle is plenty for testing and small home batches, while the larger 1 KG to 25 KG options make sense for regular sellers. Store the oil in a cool, dry place, tightly closed and away from direct sunlight and heat. Kept well, it has a shelf life of around two years. Always reseal after use to protect the aroma from air and moisture.
FAQ
Is Neem Basil Honey Fragrance Oil natural?
It is described as a blend made with neem and basil extracts and honey to create a herbal, sweet and musky aroma. Like all fragrance oils, treat it as a scenting ingredient for external use rather than a pure botanical or edible product.
Can I use it on my skin directly?
No. Use it within a properly formulated product such as a cream, balm or soap at safe fragrance levels, and always patch-test the finished item before regular use.
How much should I add to soap or candles?
A common starting range is about 1 to 3 percent of the total product weight, but follow your specific recipe and usage guidelines, and run a small test batch first.
Will it change the colour of my product?
It can. The oil is dark yellow to brownish, so it may tint pale bases. If you want a light-coloured final product, test a small batch and adjust accordingly.
How long does it last?
Stored in a cool, dry place with the cap tightly closed, the fragrance oil keeps for about two years.