Clove Bud (Syzygium aromaticum) is a spicy essential oil with a hot, medicinal aroma and a heart note. Steam distillation from bud, it is a versatile blending oil that pairs well with Blood Orange, Cinnamon Bark, Ginger. For topical use, keep dilution at or below 0.5%.
Clove Bud (Syzygium aromaticum) is a spicy essential oil, steam-distilled from the bud, produced in Indonesia and Madagascar. Its aroma is hot, medicinal, sitting as a heart note in a blend. It's commonly paired with Sweet Orange, Cinnamon Leaf, Ginger, Vanilla CO2. Keep topical use at or below 0.5%. It is noted for phenol, skin sensitizing, dermal irritant, blood thinner. Always patch-test first.
Aroma & character
Aroma
Traditional aromatherapy associations
Traditional associations only — not medical claims or evidence of efficacy.
Properties
| Perfumery note | Heart |
| Aroma family | Spicy |
| Chemical family | Phenol |
| Material type | Essential oil |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Plant part | bud |
| Origin | Indonesia, Madagascar, Tanzania |
| Blending factor | 1 |
| Volatility index | 3 |
| Tenacity (hours) | 12.0 |
| CAS number | 8000-34-8 |
Safety & dilution
| Max topical dilution | 0.5% |
| Max facial dilution | 0.25% |
| Pregnancy | Not recommended |
| Nursing | Not recommended |
| Children | Not recommended for young children |
| Cats | Not recommended |
| Dogs | Generally suitable when properly diluted |
Safety flags
Evidence: Traditional — EODB: 4 GC-MS analyses (Syzygium aromaticum).
For education only — not medical or veterinary advice. Essential oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always patch-test and consult a qualified professional before use during pregnancy, on children, with pets, or with a health condition.
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Blends well with
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Frequently asked questions
What does Clove Bud smell like?
Clove Bud has a hot, medicinal aroma, classed as a spicy oil with a heart note.
What is the safe dilution for Clove Bud?
For topical use, keep Clove Bud at or below 0.5%, and 0.25% on facial skin. Always patch-test before wider use.
Is Clove Bud safe to use during pregnancy?
Clove Bud carries a pregnancy caution in our dataset and is not recommended during pregnancy. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before any use.
Is Clove Bud safe to use around children?
Clove Bud is not recommended for young children. Consult a professional before use.
Is Clove Bud safe around pets?
For cats — avoid; not considered safe; dogs — generally lower-risk when well diluted. Diffuse only in ventilated spaces and consult a veterinarian.
What does Clove Bud blend well with?
Clove Bud pairs well with Blood Orange, Cinnamon Bark, Ginger, Vanilla CO2, Bergamot (FCF).