Onam Orange Fragrance Oil by Azlok is a liquid citrus-floral scent inspired by fresh, ripe oranges, made in India for external use in DIY projects like candles, soaps, bath bombs, scrubs and perfume oils. It carries bright citrus top notes, a soft festive floral heart and a warm, slightly sweet base. It is not an essential oil and is not meant to be eaten.
If you have ever wanted your handmade products to smell like peeling a sweet orange on a warm afternoon, this is the fragrance for it. The scent is crisp and cheerful without being sharp, which makes it easy to work with even if you are new to fragrance blending.
What is Onam Orange Fragrance Oil?
This is a synthetic fragrance oil, blended to capture the zesty aroma of sweet oranges. Unlike a cold-pressed orange essential oil, a fragrance oil is formulated purely for scent and tends to hold up better in candles and soap. The aroma profile is layered:
- Top note: citrus, fresh and juicy
- Middle note: floral, soft, sweet and festive
- Base note: warm, soft and slightly sweet
The result is a rounded festive citrus-floral fragrance that feels uplifting but still relaxing.
Uses for Onam Orange Fragrance Oil
Because it is skin-safe when used correctly in leave-on and wash-off products, this oil suits a wide range of crafts:
- Candles: soy, beeswax or paraffin candles and wax melts
- Soaps: cold process, melt-and-pour and liquid soaps
- Bath and body: bath bombs, body and facial scrubs, creams and lotions
- Lip products: lip balms and tinted lipsticks
- Perfumery: roll-on perfume oils and reed diffusers
How to use it
A little goes a long way with fragrance oils. Always weigh rather than guess, and stay within the recommended usage rate for your specific product type.
- Candles: Typically 6–10% of the wax weight. Add at the correct temperature for your wax, stir well for a minute or two, then pour.
- Soap: Around 2–3% of the batch weight. For cold process, add at light trace; citrus scents can behave unpredictably, so blend thoroughly.
- Scrubs, creams and lotions: Usually up to about 1–2%, added once the base has cooled slightly.
- Lip balms and lipsticks: Use sparingly, well under 1%, as lips are sensitive.
- Perfume oils: Dilute in a carrier such as fractionated coconut oil to a comfortable concentration.
When in doubt, start with less. You can always test a small batch and adjust before scaling up.
Safety notes
Fragrance oils are concentrated, so handle them thoughtfully.
- For external use only — do not consume it or add it to food or drink.
- Keep it away from your eyes, as it can irritate. Rinse with plenty of water if contact happens.
- Always patch-test a finished skin product on a small area before regular use.
- Work in a ventilated space and keep the oil out of reach of children and pets.
- Check the usage guidance for each application; over-fragrancing skin products can cause irritation.
Buying and storage
Azlok offers Onam Orange Fragrance Oil starting at ₹399, with pack sizes from a handy 100 GM up to 500 GM, 1 KG, 5 KG, 10 KG and 20 KG for small businesses and bulk makers. For hobbyists, the smaller packs are a sensible way to test before committing to a larger quantity.
To keep the scent fresh through its two-year shelf life:
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.
- Keep the cap tightly closed to prevent the top notes from fading.
- Avoid storing near strong-smelling products that could taint the aroma.
FAQ
Is Onam Orange Fragrance Oil the same as orange essential oil?
No. It is a fragrance oil blended for scent, not a cold-pressed essential oil. It is designed to perform well in candles and soaps and to hold its citrus aroma reliably.
Can I use it on my skin?
Only in properly formulated products like lotions, balms and scrubs, at safe usage rates. It should not be applied neat, and you should patch-test any finished product first.
How much should I add to candles?
A common range is 6–10% of the wax weight, added at the right temperature for your wax and stirred well. Follow your wax manufacturer's maximum load.
Will the orange scent fade over time?
Citrus notes are naturally lighter, but proper storage in a cool, dark place with the cap sealed helps preserve the fragrance across its two-year shelf life.
Is it safe to eat or use in lip products meant to be licked?
It is strictly for external use and must never be consumed. In lip balms it can be used in very small amounts, but it is not a food flavouring.