Fragrance Oil Usage Guide
Our premium professional-grade fragrance oils are high-quality, undiluted, strong and long-lasting - so a little really does go a long way! Use the guide below as a starting point for your recommended usage rates.
Home Fragrance
| Product | Suggested Usage |
|---|---|
| Candles | Up to 10% |
| Wax Melts | Up to 10% |
| Reed Diffusers | 15 - 25% |
| Room Sprays & Linen Sprays | Up to 5% |
| Carpet Freshener | Up to 2% |
Bath & Body Products and Cosmetics
| Product | Suggested Usage |
|---|---|
| Melt & Pour Soap | Up to 3% |
| Cold Process Soap | Up to 3% |
| Whipped Soap | Up to 3% |
| Soap Sponges | Up to 3% |
| Bath Bombs | Up to 3% |
| Body Scrub / Polish | Up to 3% |
| Shampoo | Up to 3% |
| Conditioner | Up to 3% |
| Liquid Soap | Up to 1% |
| Body Butter | Up to 1% |
| Beard Oil | Up to 1% |
Perfume
| Product | Suggested Usage |
|---|---|
| Parfum | 20 - 40% |
| Eau de Parfum (EDP) | 15 - 20% |
| Eau de Toilette (EDT) | 5 - 15% |
| Eau de Cologne (EDC) | 2 - 5% |
About our usage guide
Our usage guide gives suggested fragrance oil usage rates for home fragrance, bath and body products and perfume. Use it as a starting point, then check each oil's IFRA certificate for its maximum level of use in the product you're making.
Frequently asked questions
How much fragrance oil should I use in candles and wax melts? We suggest up to 10% for both candles and wax melts. Our oils are undiluted and strong, so a little goes a long way.
How much fragrance oil goes in a reed diffuser? We suggest between 15% and 25%. You'll find diffuser bases in our Perfume & Reed Diffuser Supplies collection.
How much fragrance oil should I use in room sprays, linen sprays and carpet freshener? We suggest up to 5% for room and linen sprays, and up to 2% for carpet freshener.
How much fragrance oil should I use in soap? We suggest up to 3% for melt and pour soap, cold process soap, whipped soap and soap sponges, and up to 1% for liquid soap.
How much fragrance oil should I use in bath and body products? We suggest up to 3% for bath bombs, body scrubs, shampoo and conditioner, and up to 1% for body butter and beard oil. Always check each oil's IFRA certificate to confirm it's suitable for the product you're making.
What strength should I use for perfume? As a guide, 20 - 40% for parfum, 15 - 20% for eau de parfum, 5 - 15% for eau de toilette and 2 - 5% for eau de cologne.
Can I use more for a stronger scent? The rates in this guide are a starting point. Never go above the maximum level of use on the oil's IFRA certificate, and for candles and wax melts, stay within your wax's maximum fragrance load too.
Where can I find an oil's IFRA certificate and safety data sheet? Every oil has its IFRA certificate and safety data sheet on the product page.
Should I test before making a full batch? Yes. We strongly recommend testing each fragrance oil in your product before starting batch production.
