Dark Romance Fragrance Oil
Concealed beneath a black veil, this intoxicating blend of sharp geranium and warm spices demands blind devotion. The amber and musk give it an unyielding depth that lingers. Its broody, intense and scheming. Anyone who likes this fragrance may have a dark side.
Description
Dark Romance Fragrance Oil
What it smells like and what it does in a base
The most complex build in this collection — ten materials against the three or four the others run on — and it opens somewhere unexpected. Clove, nutmeg and bergamot sit in the top notes rather than the base, so the first impression is sharp and cool rather than warm. Sharp geranium runs underneath, green and faintly metallic, and it is what stops the honeysuckle and gardenia from turning sweet. Amber and sandalwood hold the bottom and outlast everything above them.
At 0.4% vanillin this is the only oil in the collection that is genuinely safe in a true white base. The others run around 5% and need a stabilizer or a tinted base. This one does not — a white lotion stays white. Combined with a 200 °F flashpoint and the widest note spread in the set, it is the most flexible thing here.
Midnight Botanica
Eight scents from a garden that only opens after dark — heavy florals, damp earth, and the things that grow over stone. Dark Romance is the one wearing a veil: sharp spice over heavy florals, with amber and sandalwood underneath.
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 FO3039)
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 | 0.000% | Deodorant, antiperspirant, underarm body sprays |
| Class 3 | 0.500% | Recently shaved skin, eye products, baby creams, men's facial creams |
| Class 4 | 1.500% | Fine fragrance, body creams, oils and lotions, hair styling sprays |
| Class 5 | 1.000% | Hand cream, women's facial creams, facial masks, dry shampoo, wipes |
| Class 6 | 0.000% | Mouthwash, toothpaste |
| Class 7 | 0.000% | Baby wipes, intimate wipes, insect repellent |
| Class 8 | 1.000% | Non-spray styling aids, make-up removers, nail care, hair dyes |
| Class 9 | 5.000% | Body washes, shampoos, soap, bath products, face cleansers, room sprays |
| Class 10 | 5.000% | 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. 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
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 (Floral, Spice)
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Best For
Audience: Feminine, Unisex
Season: Year-Round
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Flashpoint
93 °C (200 °F)
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Vanilla Content
0.4
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Compatibility
Candles: Not Specified
CP Soap: Not Specified
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INCI Name
Parfum
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Country of Origin
USA
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