An essential oil steam-distilled from clove leaves, used as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil is an essential oil steam-distilled from the leaves of the clove tree, Eugenia caryophyllus. Its main constituent is eugenol. CosIng lists it as a fragrance, perfuming, skin-conditioning and tonic ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in perfumes, soaps, body care products, hair products and oral care 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.
It is a leaf oil, different from clove bud oil and clove flower oil, which have separate INCI names; its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Tonic
- Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.
- 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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- dentifrice · Signal
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