The difference between Fragrance Oils, Essential Oils and Aromatic Compounds can often cause confusion for product manufacturers. Knowing what is best for your product can also be a challenge. It is just one of the many questions we encounter from new customers when they first embark on their fragrance selection journey.
And it is a really good question, as it is strewn with misconceptions. So, in today’s blog, we thought we’d give you a brief overview of the things to consider when selecting your ingredients.
What’s the difference between essential oils and fragrance oils?
When you initially start fragrancing a product, there can be a wide range of things to consider. Firstly, it is vital to understand what application or product the fragrance will eventually end up in.
What are Fragrance Oils?
Fragrance oils are a blend of speciality aromatic chemicals which are developed for their unique odour. They are also known as Aromatic Compounds. These chemicals provide a spectrum of aroma profiles, blended together to give your product its own unique identity.
If you are making a natural product, a natural fragrance can be created for you. This is a blend of essential oils.
What are Essential Oils?
Essential oils contain naturally occurring chemicals, created through distillation or cold pressing. They yield a range of heath, wellbeing and therapeutic properties. As a result, they are regularly used in aromatherapy, meditation, reed diffusers, massage oils and therapeutic baths. . There are things to consider when looking to use essential oils in a final product. These factors differ from project to project and can have a huge effect on what is achievable in relation to your project.
What do you need to consider when using essential oils and/or fragrance oils?
As with all chemicals, there are always risks to using either essential oils and fragrance oils.
Essential oils have powerful aromatic properties and are suitable for room fragrancing and aromatherapy. But, they aren’t always suitable for every product. The potency and potential risks of essential oils require that you use them with care. All of the blends within our fragrance library conform to IFRA guidelines to ensure they are safe for use.
Often the creation of these fragrance oils is for a specific purpose and developed with your product, brand or restrictions in mind.
Which is best for my product, essential oils or fragrance oils?
There is no right answer to this. The best course of action, however, is to consult with an experienced and knowledgeable fragrance manufacturer or perfumer as they will be able to provide you with the most up-to-date and relevant information regarding the right fragrance type, formulation and perfumery materials for your product.
Consequentially there is a lot of scientific and technical expertise that goes into the creation of new fragrances. From the technical process of isolating exact chemicals and fragrances, to the evaluation of the constituent parts that make up a fragrance. Our fragrance experts can help guide you through the process. From initially working with you to create a brief for your fragrance project at the design stage, through to providing samples, testing and evaluation; our talented fragrance team are here every step of the way. This wealth of knowledge means we ensure you get the right information required to create the perfect fragrance for your product.
Need help understanding the fragrance regulations that affect your products?
An essential part of your fragrance oil selection process is getting the right information to help you make an informed decision. By consulting with our helpful and experienced team about the right fragrance for your next product, you can feel assured that your product will hit the mark with your customer base. Through our industry knowledge and understanding of perfumery, allergens and industry regulations, we can help advise you on the wide range of options available. This research can help us suggest and advise upon which fragrances are best suited to your product.
As a member of International Fragrance Association (IFRA) we comply with the IFRA Code of Practice regarding the manufacturing and handling of all fragrance materials. Our customers depend on our support with regulation and labelling compliance. By helping our customers navigate international CLP labelling and allergen guidance, we ensure our customers find the right fragrance for their products.
Looking for the right Fragrance Oils for your products?
Our team of Research Analysts work closely with Evaluators & Perfumers to create and refine a unique fragrance oil that fits your product specifications.
Our analytical expertise consists of using state of the art technology, including Gas Chromatography with Mass Spectroscopy, headspace analysis and extraction with thermal desorption. We have an extensive fragrance library, which comprises of over 7,000 fragrance oils and perfumery materials. This is a very important resource for us, as it helps guide and support our perfumers.
Finally, it is important to consult with an experienced perfumery team whenever you are looking to launch any new product. Our industry knowledge and understanding of ingredients means we can advise you on the best options available.
About Carvansons
Carvansons is a world-leading creator and compounder of bulk fragrance oil. We create fragrances for the global cosmetic, personal care, household and industrial manufacturing sectors. As a global fragrance manufacturer, we create high-quality fragrance oil compounds, aromas and perfumes with a worldwide presence.
We work internationally with both household names and smaller, niche industries. Your product may be highly functional or beautifully indulgent. We can create a fragrance that benefits and complements your product, brand and target audience.
[…] Fragrance oils are different from essential oils, which are directly extracted from plants through methods like distillation. Essential oils contain the true essence and aroma of the plant itself. Fragrance oils, on the other hand, are artificially created in labs to try and replicate natural scents 2. […]