INCI Name
Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil
Botanical Name
Syzygium aromaticum (syn. Eugenia caryophyllus), Myrtaceae
Clove Bud Essential Oil is a steam-distilled aromatic from the dried flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum. Rich in eugenol, it lends a warm, spicy note to formulas and can contribute antioxidant effects. Due to its high potency and sensitization potential, it should be used sparingly and well-diluted, following IFRA and Tisserand guidance.
Fragrance (perfuming), masking, antioxidant
Product Type(s):
Typical Usage Range:
0.05–0.5% (do not exceed 0.5% dermal; use lower levels for facial products)
Warm, spicy aromatic note, contributes antioxidant activity in formulas, traditionally used in aromatherapy for an invigorating, comforting scent
Primary Components:
Eugenol, acetyleugenol, β-caryophyllene
Dermal irritant/sensitizer, may inhibit blood clotting, avoid with anticoagulants and before surgery, avoid during pregnancy, not for children under 2, avoid mucous membranes, always dilute and patch test
Preferred Extraction Method:
Steam distillation (dried flower buds)
Prefer bud oil (not leaf or stem), request GC/MS, verify eugenol ~82–87%, organic where possible, confirm steam-distilled origin
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Clove Bud Essential Oil
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