fragrances · fragrance / aroma ingredient
cardamom essential oil
A warm, spicy fragrance / aroma ingredient, Cardamom Essential Oil is a light, volatile essential oil ready for scenting and cosmetic formulations. A welcome addition to the perfumer's and maker's shelf.
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cardamom essential oil
fragrances — fragrance / aroma ingredient
- inci
- elettaria cardamomum seed oil
- role
- fragrance / aroma ingredient
- form
- liquid; colorless to pale yellow
- use level
- low — scent loads commonly a few percent; follow ifra category limits (confirm per ifra cert & tds)
- shelf life
- 12 months
origin · indiafor the maker's bench
01why formulators use it
- a warm, aromatic spice cardamom bridges citrus tops and heavy bases.
- b chai-spice signature cozy without cinnamon's harshness.
- c sophisticated heart note spice with polish, not sting.
- d pairs everywhere coffee, vanilla, citrus, woods and florals all welcome it.
02where formulators use it
- a chai- & coffee-themed candles the aromatic spice heart.
- b autumn & winter lines warmth without clove-cinnamon cliché.
- c fine fragrance a refined spice note in modern compositions.
- d masculine-styled grooming warm spice at modest loads.
- e soap & wash-off spice interest that survives the cure.
03technical details
| product identity | Cardamom Essential Oil |
|---|---|
| inci | ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM SEED OIL |
| appearance | Liquid; Colorless To Pale Yellow |
| odor | Warm, spicy |
| solubility | Soluble in oils & alcohol; insoluble in water (use a solubilizer for water bases) |
| suggested use | Low — scent loads commonly a few percent; follow IFRA category limits (confirm per IFRA cert & TDS) |
|---|---|
| shelf life | 12 Months |
| country of origin | India |
| packaging | Tincture |
| direct-use status | Formulation use only · not for ingestion |
skus ·KIM-FRG-005-15M ·
KIM-FRG-005-30M ·
KIM-FRG-005-50M
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handle with care
formulation use onlynot for ingestion
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maker reviews & questions
questions
Qcan i apply this directly to skin?
kimiya staffNo — it's a concentrated scenting ingredient for formulation use only. Dilute into a suitable base and follow IFRA category limits for skin-contact products.
Qcan i use it in candles and soap?
kimiya staffIt's commonly used in wax and wash-off bases — test load, throw and performance in your specific base, and confirm limits per the IFRA cert and TDS.