fragrances · fragrance / aroma ingredient
clary sage essential oil
A herbaceous, earthy fragrance / aroma ingredient, Clary Sage 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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clary sage essential oil
fragrances — fragrance / aroma ingredient
- inci
- salvia sclarea (clary) 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 herbal with sweet, hay-like amber clary sage reads softer than garden sage.
- b a perfumer's heart note rounds lavenders and citruses beautifully.
- c calm-category native the relaxation-aisle scent profile.
- d distinctive but blendable character that doesn't bully a composition.
02where formulators use it
- a calm- & sleep-styled lines pairs with lavender for the classic profile.
- b fine fragrance hearts sweet-herbal roundness in modern blends.
- c bath products herbal depth in soaks and washes.
- d candles soft herbal-amber ambiance.
- e unisex compositions herbal warmth without gendered cliché.
03technical details
| product identity | Clary Sage Essential Oil |
|---|---|
| inci | SALVIA SCLAREA (CLARY) OIL |
| appearance | Liquid; Colorless To Pale Yellow |
| odor | Herbaceous, earthy |
| 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-008-15M ·
KIM-FRG-008-30M ·
KIM-FRG-008-50M
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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.