Cast a Spell Fragrance Oil
Enchant your senses with Cast a Spell fragrance oil, a mystical blend that transports you to a magical forest. Immerse yourself in the earthy symphony of patchouli, woody undertones, and the crisp essence of pine, while subtle notes of cloves and a hint of citrus weave a spell of enchantment.
Description
Cast a Spell Fragrance Oil
What it smells like and what it does in a base
A chypre in the proper sense: bergamot and citrus at the top, mossy and animalic depth underneath, patchouli holding the middle. Pine and clove push it out of the classic perfume shape and into a forest — wet needles, cold air, resin on the hands. Violets and heliotrope keep it from going harsh, which is what stops thirteen materials from turning into mud.
This is the only oil in Midnight Botanica rated for cold process soap. If you make CP and want a scent from this collection, this is the one — the rest are either ruled out or untested. It also runs 0.05% vanillin, effectively nothing, so a white base stays white with no stabilizer.
It is also certified across nearly every IFRA class, which makes it unusually flexible on paper. Those are safety ceilings rather than use rates, though — the amount you actually add is set by the base you are working in.
Midnight Botanica
Eight scents from a garden that only opens after dark — heavy florals, damp earth, and the things that grow over stone. Cast a Spell is the forest beyond the wall, and the most flexible oil in the set.
Scent architecture
How the fragrance unfolds — use this to write your own product copy
Bases we'd build this into
Tested pairings from our own kitchen
Behavior in base
The four things that go wrong, and whether they will here
How much to use
Two different limits apply. Always use the lower one.
| Base category | Fragrance load |
|---|---|
| Body Sprays & Mists | up to 1% |
| — Body Spray Base | up to 5% |
| Salts, Fizzies & Bath Bombs | up to 2% |
| Body Scrubs & Polishes | up to 2% |
| Body Washes & Bubble Baths | up to 1% |
| Lotions, Creams & Butters | up to 1% |
| Hair Care | up to 1% |
| Body Oils | up to 1% |
| Melt & Pour Soap | 0.3–1% |
| Men's Personal Care | 0.5–1% |
| Facial Formulations | 0.3–0.6% |
Category maxima across our 86 bases. Facial and tear-free versions sit lower than the body version of the same base, and five of our sulfate-free bases specify a different load for vanillin-containing fragrances. Always take the figure from the base product page you are actually using, or see the full reference table.
IFRA regulatory ceilings, all 11 classes (certificate FO2596)
Listed by IFRA class rather than by size, so it reads as a reference rather than a ranking.
| Class | Ceiling | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 0.000% | Lip products of all types, toys |
| Class 2 | 1.000% | Deodorant, antiperspirant, underarm body sprays |
| Class 3 | 3.000% | Products on recently shaved skin, eye products, baby creams, men's facial creams |
| Class 4 | 12.000% | Fine fragrance, body creams, oils and lotions, hair sprays, foot care |
| Class 5 | 11.000% | Hand cream, women's facial creams, facial masks, dry shampoo, wipes |
| Class 6 | 0.000% | Mouthwash, toothpaste |
| Class 7 | 2.100% | Baby wipes, intimate wipes, insect repellent |
| Class 8 | 3.000% | Non-spray styling aids, make-up removers, nail care, hair dyes |
| Class 9 | 15.000% | Body washes, shampoos, soap, bath products, face cleansers, room sprays |
| Class 10 | 15.000% | Household cleaners, laundry, pet shampoo |
| Class 11 | 100.000% | Non-skin contact: candles, diffusers, air fresheners, sachets |
A 0.000% rating means the oil is not permitted in that class at all — here, lip products and oral care. Essentials by Catalina, Inc. certifies this product complies with the 48th Amendment to the IFRA safety guidelines. Use above these levels requires a new safety evaluation. Ensuring the safety of your finished product remains your responsibility. Download the IFRA certificate →
Documents
Everything you need for your own compliance file
Blends well with
Build a signature accord — run the ratios through the calculator
Made with this oil
A full recipe from our blog
Spooky Jelly Soap Inspired By Halloween Slime
A complete jelly soap formulation using Cast a Spell, with colour and packaging notes for a seasonal release.
Read the recipe →Pure & undiluted
Why our oils behave differently from most
Many suppliers sell fragrance oils cut with carrier oils or diluents to reduce cost. Ours are concentrated, pure, undiluted and cosmetic grade. A concentrated oil means a lower fragrance load per batch — a little goes a long way, and your cost per unit drops even when the per-ounce price does not.
Product compatibility is not the responsibility of Essentials By Catalina, Inc. We strongly advise sampling before committing to larger quantities so you can evaluate performance, compatibility and safety in your own formulation. Keep all products out of children's reach.
Additional Info
Scent Profile (Camphorous, Chypre, Citrus, Floral, Spice, Woody)
Why this matters
Best For
Audience: Unisex
Season: Year-Round
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Flashpoint
93 °C (200 °F)
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Vanilla Content
0.05
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Compatibility
Candles: Not Specified
CP Soap: True
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INCI Name
Parfum
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Country of Origin
USA
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