Olive Fragrance Oil is a scent concentrate that carries a mild, fresh, slightly green aroma inspired by natural olives, and it is used to add fragrance to soaps, candles, lotions, creams, perfumes and bath products. It is not the same as edible olive oil — this is a cosmetic-grade fragrance meant to scent your creations, not to cook with or drink.
What Olive Fragrance Oil smells like
The scent is clean and soothing rather than sweet or heavy. Think of the soft, green, mineral freshness you associate with olive groves — subtle enough to layer with other notes, yet distinct on its own. Azlok's Olive Fragrance Oil is a pale yellow liquid that blends easily into most bases used in personal care and home fragrance work.
Because it is understated, it works well for makers who want a natural, spa-like impression without an overpowering perfume.
Common uses
- Cold and melt-and-pour soaps: adds a fresh, green top note that suits olive-oil or castile-style bars.
- Candles: gives soy, paraffin or blended wax a clean scent throw for a calm, homely feel.
- Body lotions and creams: a light fragrance that does not clash with the base.
- Perfumes and attars: useful as a green accord or supporting note in blends.
- Bath products: bath salts, scrubs and shower gels where you want a subtle, refreshing scent.
How to use it
A little goes a long way with fragrance oils. Start small and adjust to your recipe.
- Soap: a typical dosage is around 2–3% of your total batch weight; always check the safe usage rate for your specific formulation.
- Candles: generally 6–10% of the wax weight, added at the correct temperature so the scent binds without burning off.
- Lotions and creams: use sparingly, usually under 1%, and add during the cool-down stage.
- Perfumes and attars: dilute in a suitable carrier or perfumer's alcohol and let the blend rest a few days before judging the final scent.
Weigh your fragrance rather than guessing by drops for consistent results batch to batch.
Safety and honest notes
Fragrance oils are concentrated, so handle them with care.
- This is a fragrance oil, not a food or edible oil — do not ingest it and do not use it for cooking.
- Always do a patch test on skin before using a finished product widely, especially for lotions and perfumes.
- Keep the neat oil away from eyes, and store it out of reach of children and pets.
- Work in a ventilated space and avoid prolonged skin contact with the undiluted oil.
- Azlok's Olive Fragrance Oil is phthalate free, paraben free and SLS + SLES free, which many makers prefer for skincare formulations.
As the product note explains, this fragrance is created through chemical analysis and replication to closely match the reference scent; brand names are used only for reference and imply no affiliation.
Buying and storage tips
Azlok offers Olive Fragrance Oil in 100 Gm, 500 Gm, 1 KG, 5 KG and 10 KG packs, with pricing starting at ₹369, so you can buy a small size to test before scaling up for regular production. Made in India, it suits both hobbyists and small businesses.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.
- Keep the cap tightly closed to prevent evaporation and scent loss.
- Shelf life is around 2 years when stored correctly.
- Buy a size that matches how quickly you use it, so the oil stays fresh.
FAQ
Is Olive Fragrance Oil the same as olive oil for cooking?
No. This is a cosmetic-grade fragrance oil made to scent products like soaps and candles. It is not edible and should never be used in food or ingested.
Can I use it directly on my skin?
Not undiluted. Blend it into a finished product or a suitable carrier at safe usage rates, and always patch-test before wider use.
How much should I add to soap or candles?
As a general guide, roughly 2–3% by weight in soap and 6–10% in candles, but always follow the safe usage rate for your specific base and recipe.
Is this fragrance oil free from phthalates and parabens?
Yes. Azlok's Olive Fragrance Oil is phthalate free, paraben free and SLS + SLES free.
How long does it last once opened?
About two years when stored in a cool, dry place with the cap tightly sealed to prevent evaporation.