INCI name

EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS FLOWER OIL

Clove bud oil

Fragrancereviewed

An essential oil from clove buds used as a fragrance.

What it is

Eugenia caryophyllus flower oil is the volatile oil steam-distilled from the dried flower buds of the clove tree, Eugenia caryophyllus, of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae). According to CosIng it consists chiefly of eugenol. CosIng lists it as a fragrance ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in perfumed products, toothpastes, soaps, massage oils and 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.

Fragrance allergens it contains, such as eugenol, may be listed separately on the label.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.

EU regulation

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

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