fragrances · fragrance / aroma ingredient
saffron essential oil
A warm, earthy fragrance / aroma ingredient, Saffron 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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saffron essential oil
fragrances — fragrance / aroma ingredient
- inci
- crocus sativus flower extract
- role
- fragrance / aroma ingredient
- form
- liquid; yellow/orange
- 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 leathery, golden spice saffron reads warm, dry and opulent.
- b attar aristocracy a cornerstone of Middle-Eastern perfumery.
- c distinctive luxury instantly signals a premium composition.
- d small-dose statement potent character from a modest load.
02where formulators use it
- a attar & oil perfumes the traditional saffron format.
- b rose-saffron accords the classic pairing of the genre.
- c premium candles golden warmth for luxury lines.
- d amber & oud compositions the bright-spice thread through dark bases.
- e statement fine fragrance where distinctiveness is the point.
03technical details
| product identity | Saffron Essential Oil |
|---|---|
| inci | CROCUS SATIVUS FLOWER EXTRACT |
| appearance | Liquid; Yellow/Orange |
| odor | Warm, 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-021-15M ·
KIM-FRG-021-30M ·
KIM-FRG-021-50M
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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.