• Distilled from the bark of Cinnamomum cassia.
• Strong, sweet-spicy aroma similar to cinnamon bark oil.
• High in cinnamaldehyde → very powerful & long-lasting.
• Adds depth to oriental, gourmand, and festive compositions.
• Traditionally used for warming, immune support, and circulation.

Cassia Essential Oil (from Cinnamomum cassia bark) is a warm, sweet, and intensely spicy oil that closely resembles cinnamon but is sharper, hotter, and more pungent. Rich in cinnamaldehyde, it delivers a powerful gourmand-spice note that can dominate blends if overdosed. In perfumery, Cassia is used sparingly for oriental, gourmand, and spicy accords, while in aromatherapy it is valued for its warming, stimulating, and antimicrobial properties.

INCI Name: Cinnamomum cassia Oil

CAS Number: 8007-80-5

Botanical Source: Cinnamomum cassia (bark)

Appearance: Yellow to reddish-brown liquid

Odor: Hot, sweet, spicy, cinnamon-like

Main Constituents: Cinnamaldehyde (70–90%), Coumarin, Eugenol, Benzaldehyde

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, oils; insoluble in water

Flash Point": ~96 °C

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Shelf Life: ~24 months (stored cool & dark)

• Perfumery: Trace use in oriental, gourmand, spicy, and festive blends.
  
• Soaps & Candles: Strong spicy warmth (risk of discoloration in soaps).
  
• Cosmetics: Very limited use at low % (potential skin sensitizer).
  
• Aromatherapy: Warming, stimulating, immune-supporting (use with caution).
  
• Household Products: Adds festive, spicy notes in air fresheners and cleaners.

💡Cassia oil is extremely strong and can overpower blends. Use at <0.2% in concentrate. To soften, balance with vanilla, tonka, benzoin, or musks. Pairs well with orange, clove, and nutmeg in gourmand or holiday-themed accords.

Q1. How does Cassia differ from Cinnamon Bark Oil?

A: Cassia is hotter, sharper, and more pungent, while Cinnamon Bark is sweeter and more refined.

Q2. Is Cassia EO safe on skin?

A: Must be heavily diluted and used in very low concentrations. It is a known skin sensitizer.

Q3. Can it be used in candles and soaps?

A: Yes, but it can cause discoloration and must be carefully balanced. Strong hot throw in candles.

Q4. What does it blend well with?

A: Citrus oils (Orange, Lemon), Clove, Nutmeg, Vanilla, Benzoin, Patchouli, and Ambers.

Q5. What are its aromatherapy benefits?

A: Traditionally used for warming the body, supporting immunity, and stimulating circulation, but always with caution.