Snapshot
- Overview
- Clove flower oil that adds a warm, spicy note to fragrances.
- Category
- Fragrance
- Type
- Essential Oil
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Oil
An aromatic essential oil steam-distilled from clove flower buds, rich in eugenol and carrying a warm, spicy-sweet profile. Used in cosmetics to add clove nuance, round out spicy accords, and mask off-odors at very low levels to reduce sensitization risk.
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Our take
Is Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Oil a Good Ingredient?
Rated Poor because it mainly adds scent and is rich in eugenol, a known sensitizer with higher irritation risk and little direct skin benefit. Best kept at very low levels or avoided on sensitive or compromised skin.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Adds a cozy, clove-style scent that improves the sensory experience; benefits are primarily aromatic and it may bother sensitive skin.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Typically included in perfumes, body lotions, and soaps as a spice accent in essential-oil blends.
Before you use it
Safety
High potential for irritation and sensitization, especially in leave-on products. Subject to IFRA concentration limits, and its eugenol content triggers EU allergen labeling above set thresholds. Patch test if used.
Products with Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Oil
