INCI name

EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS BUD OIL

Clove bud oil

An essential oil steam-distilled from clove buds, used as a fragrance.

What it is

Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil is the essential oil steam-distilled from the dried flower buds of the clove tree, Syzygium aromaticum (syn. Eugenia caryophyllus). According to CosIng it consists mainly of eugenol. CosIng lists it as a fragrance and perfuming ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in toothpastes, mouthwashes, perfumed products, massage oils and some hair products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not show the content of individual constituents such as eugenol, which may also appear separately on the label.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Perfuming
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

EU · Annex III, entry 356Eugenia caryophyllus oil
As of
3 November 2026 · (EU) 2023/1545

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