Fragrance Oils for Soap Making & Candles

171 products

PureScent

Lifeguard tower painted MIAMI BEACH in blue and yellow at dusk

Fragrance Oil

8th & Ocean4.9

4.9

PureScent

Red ceramic mug steaming on dark table, weathered wood behind

Fragrance/Essential Oil Blend

Afternoon Tea4.9

4.9

PureScent

Woman in black top hat with sugar skull face paint

Fragrance/Essential Oil Blend

All Souls Day4.9

4.9

PureScent

Stone angel statue's outstretched white wings against dark sky

Fragrance/Essential Oil Blend

Anarchy4.9

4.9

Blonde woman in red ruffled bodysuit posing against deep red background

Fragrance/Essential Oil Blend

Aphrodite4.9

4.9

PureScent

Cluster of glossy red apples with green leaves, blurred background

Fragrance Oil

Apple4.9

4.9

Man in black tuxedo and bow tie adjusting collar, dark background

Fragrance/Essential Oil Blend

Aristocrat4.7

4.7

PureScent

Deal Alert!

Stacked black zen stones with bamboo beside rippling water

Fragrance Oil

Aroma Therapy4.6

4.6

PureScent

Woman in gold satin gown and autumn leaf cape outdoors

Fragrance/Essential Oil Blend

Artemis4.9

4.9

PureScent

Stone cottage among orange autumn trees and fallen leaves

Fragrance/Essential Oil Blend

Autumn Equinox4.6

4.6

Sunset over blossoming orchard reflected in orange rippling water

Fragrance Oil

Avalon4.9

4.9

PureScent+

Two yellow lemons splashing into clear water, white background

Fragrance/Essential Oil Blend

Awaken4.9

4.9

PureScent

White wooden lifeguard chair on sand at purple gold sunset

Fragrance/Essential Oil Blend

Beachy Keen3.4

3.4

PureScent

Small bunch of purple violets tied with twine on moss

Fragrance/Essential Oil Blend

Beltane4.5

4.5

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Halved bergamot citrus fruit showing pale green flesh, whole fruits behind

Essential Oil

Bergamot5.0

5.0

PureScent

Lime slices beside shot glass of amber liquid on wood

Fragrance/Essential Oil Blend

Bergamot + Honey4.8

4.8

PureScent

Blueberries, raspberries and a strawberry piled with fresh mint leaves

Fragrance/Essential Oil Blend

Berry + Balsam5.0

5.0

PureScent

Two glasses of red wine beside fresh cherries, dark background

Fragrance Oil

Black Cherry Merlot4.9

4.9

PureScent

Blackberries piled on a wooden spoon over rustic wood

Fragrance/Essential Oil Blend

Black Raspberry Vanilla4.9

4.9

Ripe blackberry beside pale pink bramble flower on white

Fragrance Oil

Blackberry Ambrosia4.9

4.9

PureScent

Blackberries in brown ceramic bowl on burlap, more scattered around

Fragrance/Essential Oil Blend

Blackberry Bliss5.0

5.0

PureScent

Close-up of blue-green agave leaves with dark red spines

Fragrance/Essential Oil Blend

Blue Agave4.8

4.8

Bottles of coloured tinctures, burlap sack, hanging bunches of wildflowers

Fragrance/Essential Oil Blend

Botanical Bliss4.5

4.5

PureScent

Whiskey glass with ice beside smoking cigar on ashtray

Fragrance/Essential Oil Blend

Bourbon Street4.7

4.7

Rows of purple lavender at sunset with lone tree

Essential Oil

Bulgarian Lavender4.9

4.9

PureScent+

Lime slices in splashing water with mint leaves and ice

Fragrance/Essential Oil Blend

Burst of Joy4.9

4.9

Orange butterfly on pale purple daisies above rippling water

Fragrance Oil

Butterfly Garden4.8

4.8

Glass jar of golden honey with twine and wooden dipper

Fragrance/Essential Oil Blend

Caramel + Honey4.8

4.8

PureScent+

Orange ceramic cup of frothy coffee with caramel drizzle, saucer

Fragrance Oil

Caramel Coffee4.8

4.8

PureScent

Bearded man in chainmail coif and steel plate armour holding sword

Fragrance/Essential Oil Blend

Cavalier4.9

4.9

Tested for Cold Process Soap

Cold process soap makers know the risk: a fragrance that rices the batter, discolors the bars, or fades before cure. Every fragrance oil in this collection is tested in cold process soap and rated for Acceleration, Discoloration, and Scent Retention before it is listed. For the safest choice for a large batch, shop our No Acceleration, No Discoloration Fragrance Oils.

Fragrance Oil FAQ

Fragrance performs differently depending on what you're making it for, since a scent that shines in candles can behave completely differently in cold process soap. Below you'll find guidance on choosing the right oil for your project, understanding usage rates and IFRA limits, storing your oils properly, and what our most common customer questions actually mean. When in doubt, always check the individual product page for application-specific ratings before you commit to a full batch.

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Choosing the Right Fragrance Oil

Not every fragrance oil performs the same way in every project. Check each product's Fragrance Use filter, or the Shop by Use links above, to find oils rated for your specific application.

Looking for pairing ideas instead of a single scent? 101 Fragrance Blends on our blog rounds up customer-favorite combinations to get you started.

New to fragrance oil in general? Our Fragrance Oil FAQ covers the basics: what it's made of, how it compares to essential and perfume oil, and how much to use.

Can I Blend Fragrance Oils Together?

Absolutely! Combining two or more fragrance oils is one of the easiest ways to create a scent that's uniquely yours. Start with a small test batch, layer oils at different ratios (try 1:1, then adjust to taste), and jot down what you used so you can repeat a winning combo.

Not sure where to start? 101 Fragrance Blends on our blog rounds up customer-favorite pairings to help you find your first combination.

Are your fragrance oils safe for cold process soap?

Most are. Check the CP Soap tag and the individual product's Acceleration and Discoloration notes before use. Not every fragrance oil in this collection is CP-safe, so always confirm on the product page first.

For tips on getting fragrance to hold up through trace, cure, and beyond, see Anchoring Fragrances in Cold Process Soap on our blog.

What do the PureScent and PureScent+ badges mean?

A green PureScent badge means the fragrance meets our PureScent standard, which leaves out ingredients we've chosen to avoid, like phthalates. PureScent+ is our strictest tier and goes further still. See PureScent vs PureScent+ for exactly what each tier excludes, or shop them all in our PureScent collection.

Why Does My Fragrance Oil Bottle Look Like It's Not Full?

Our fragrance oils are filled by weight, not volume, so a 4 oz bottle contains a full 4 oz by weight. Since fragrance oils are denser than water, that weight can take up less physical space in the bottle than 4 fluid ounces of water would, so the fill line may look lower than expected even though you received the full amount you ordered.

What's the difference between a Fragrance Oil and a Fragrance Blend?

A straight Fragrance Oil is a single synthetic or blended scent profile. A Fragrance Blend combines fragrance oil with real essential oils for added depth and a more natural character.

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