INCI name

EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS OIL

Clove oil

Fragrancereviewed

An essential oil from clove used as a fragrance.

What it is

Eugenia caryophyllus oil is an essential oil from the clove tree, Eugenia caryophyllus. The CosIng monograph for this name is still under development; CosIng lists its function as fragrance.

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.

The name does not specify which part of the plant the oil comes from. 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

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (36)

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