Snapshot
- Overview
- Clove leaf oil with a sharp, spicy scent used in small amounts.
- Category
- Fragrance
- Type
- Essential Oil
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil
An essential oil obtained by steam distillation of clove tree leaves, typically higher in eugenol and showing a sharper, herbaceous-spicy odor. Chosen to build crisp, spicy accents and complexity in fragrance blends at low inclusion to reduce irritation risk.
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Our take
Is Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil a Good Ingredient?
Rated Poor due to minimal skincare payoff and high eugenol content that increases the chance of irritation and sensitization. Any value is olfactory, making it a risky choice for sensitive skin.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Contributes a crisp, spicy-herbal aroma that can make products smell more vivid; any advantage is scent-focused due to irritation potential.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used sparingly in perfumes, aftershaves, and fragranced hair stylers to introduce sharper spicy accents.
Before you use it
Safety
Notable irritation and sensitization potential; use only in very small amounts, particularly in leave-on formulas. Generally constrained by IFRA limits, and eugenol must be labeled as an allergen in the EU above required thresholds.
Products with Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil
