Where it comes from
Bark oil and leaf oil are distilled from Cinnamomum verum (Sri Lanka) and cassia.
How perfumers use it
Brings heat to amber, gourmand and festive perfumes and candles.
Did you know? Bark oil smells of cinnamaldehyde; leaf oil is mostly eugenol and smells of cloves.
Safety & regulation
Cinnamaldehyde is a strong sensitiser and is restricted by IFRA.
For education only. Raw materials should be diluted for smelling and never applied neat to skin. Always follow the supplier’s safety data sheet and the current IFRA Standards.
