RIP Fragrance Oil

Rose over oud is a classic pairing, and the sugar is what makes this one modern. A dusting of fine sugar opens it, takes the edge off the smoke, and burns away fast — what is left underneath is a deep red rose, riper and heavier than a garden rose, sitting on a base of smoky oud that holds for hours. It reads romantic rather than gothic on the skin, which is the trick of it.

In formulation it is unusually well behaved for something this rich. At ~1.5% vanillin it is one of the lowest in the collection, so a white base drifts only slightly over a long shelf life rather than turning. The 200 °F flashpoint is high, giving a wide margin in melt and pour, and the oud base means the scent does not flash off the way a bright floral would.

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.

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.