Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil presents a hot, sweet-spicy profile with rich cinnamon warmth, soft balsamic undertones, and a lightly woody base. The aroma is full-bodied and assertive, reading gourmand-adjacent with a rounded sweetness that feels dense and enveloping. It is immediately recognisable and highly impactful, even at very low dosage.

Cinnamon Bark functions as a heart-to-base note and spice accent, used sparingly for warmth and intensity.

Recommended concentration:
Fine fragrance: 0.07–5% (extremely potent; trace use recommended)

Particularly effective in:
Amber, oriental, gourmand, and spicy compositions

Blends well with:
Vanilla, tonka, and benzoin
Resins (labdanum, peru balsam)
Citrus in trace amounts for contrast
Woods and musks to anchor and soften

Suitable for non-perfumery applications such as candles and home fragrance at very low levels

Small increases in dosage dramatically affect heat and sweetness.

Material Type: Essential oil
Botanical Name: Cinnamomum verum
Plant Part: Inner bark
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
CAS Number: 8015-91-6
Origin: India
Odour Profile: Sweet-spicy, hot, warm, balsamic
Appearance: Yellow to deep amber liquid
Solubility: Soluble in oil and alcohol
Key Components:
Cinnamaldehyde, benzyl benzoate, eugenol (trace), linalool

Dilute before skin application
Highly sensitising; contains high levels of cinnamaldehyde
Use only in trace amounts and strictly within IFRA limits
Avoid use in leave-on products at higher concentrations
Store in a cool, dark place in a tightly sealed container
Shelf life: 3–4 years when stored correctly