Azlok Pumpkin Fragrance Oil is a warm, sweet-and-spicy scent oil made for candle and soap making, bath bombs, scrubs and other body-care projects. It smells like freshly baked pumpkin pie, with a blend of sweet orange, ginger, clove, cinnamon and nutmeg over a soft sandalwood-musk base. It is a cosmetic fragrance oil, not an edible flavouring or essential oil.
What Pumpkin Fragrance Oil is
This is a liquid fragrance oil, pale yellow to clear in colour, blended in India. It is built around a classic autumn-dessert profile:
- Top notes: sweet orange and ginger, with a light floral touch
- Heart notes: clove, cinnamon and nutmeg
- Base notes: sandalwood and musk
The result is comforting and cosy rather than sharp \u2014 the kind of scent people associate with cooler evenings and warm kitchens. A little goes a long way, so start conservatively and adjust to taste.
Where you can use it
Because it is a skin-safe cosmetic fragrance oil, it works across a wide range of DIY projects:
- Candles: soy, coconut, beeswax or paraffin
- Soaps: cold-process, melt-and-pour and liquid soap
- Bath bombs and bath salts
- Body and facial scrubs, creams and lotions
- Lip balms and lipsticks (as a fragrance, not a flavour)
- Perfume oils and roll-ons
How to use it
Usage depends on the project. These are general starting ranges \u2014 always follow your base or wax manufacturer's guidance and never exceed recommended limits for leave-on skin products.
- Candles: Add around 6\u201310% fragrance by weight of the wax. Stir the oil in once the melted wax has cooled to roughly 60\u201365\u00b0C, then pour. This helps the scent bind and throw well.
- Cold-process soap: Around 3\u20135% of your oils by weight. Spice-based scents can accelerate trace, so blend at a slightly cooler temperature and work quickly.
- Melt-and-pour soap: About 1\u20133%. Add once the base has melted and cooled a little, then pour.
- Bath bombs, scrubs and lotions: Use sparingly, usually under 1\u20132%, and test a small batch first.
For a rounder autumn scent, this oil pairs nicely with vanilla, caramel, apple or clove-type fragrances.
Safety notes worth reading
Fragrance oils are concentrated, so a few sensible precautions matter:
- Patch test any skin product before regular use, especially if you have sensitive skin.
- Do not ingest. This is a fragrance oil, not a food flavouring, even though it smells like pie.
- Do not apply the neat oil directly to skin. Always dilute it into your base.
- Follow IFRA-style usage limits for the product type you are making.
- Keep away from children, pets and open flames while working, and store the bottle tightly closed.
- Check the MSDS/COA for handling details and formulation limits.
Buying and storage
Azlok offers Pumpkin Fragrance Oil starting at \u20b9349, with sizes from 100 gm up to 20 kg \u2014 handy whether you are testing a single candle batch or running a small production line. Buying a small size first lets you confirm the scent throw in your specific wax or soap base before committing to bulk.
To keep it fresh:
- Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat.
- Keep the cap sealed tightly to prevent evaporation and scent fade.
- Use within the 2-year shelf life for the best fragrance strength.
FAQ
Is Pumpkin Fragrance Oil safe for skin?
Yes, when properly diluted into leave-on or wash-off products within recommended usage rates. It is a cosmetic fragrance oil. Always patch test first and never apply it undiluted.
Can I eat or add it to food?
No. Despite the pumpkin-pie aroma, this is a fragrance oil for candles, soaps and body care only. It is not a food flavouring and must not be ingested.
How much should I use in candles?
A common range is 6\u201310% by weight of wax. Add it when the wax has cooled to about 60\u201365\u00b0C, stir well, then pour for a good scent throw.
Will it discolour cold-process soap?
Spice-based fragrances containing vanilla-type or clove notes can cause slight discolouration or faster trace over time. Test a small batch and consider a vanilla stabiliser if you want to limit browning.
What is the shelf life?
About two years when stored in a cool, dry place with the cap tightly closed and away from sunlight and heat.