• Distilled from the leaves of Cinnamomum verum.
• Warm, spicy aroma with clove-like depth.
• Rich in eugenol → natural spicy note & antimicrobial activity.
• Excellent for oriental, gourmand, and woody perfumes.
• Traditionally used in aromatherapy for warming and circulation support.

Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil (from Cinnamomum verum leaves) is a warm, spicy, and slightly woody oil with a softer aroma than Cinnamon Bark Oil. While bark oil is sharp, sweet, and intense, leaf oil carries earthier, clove-like nuances due to its high eugenol content. In perfumery, it is valued for its spicy warmth and woody depth, often used in oriental, gourmand, and woody compositions, as well as in soaps and aromatherapy for its comforting, warming character.

INCI Name: Cinnamomum verum Leaf Oil

CAS Number: 8015-91-6

Botanical Source: Cinnamomum verum (leaf)

Appearance: Pale yellow to brownish liquid

Odor: Warm, spicy, clove-like, slightly woody

Main Constituents: Eugenol (65–85%), Benzyl benzoate, Linalool, Cinnamaldehyde (trace)

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, oils; insoluble in water

Flash Point: ~85 °C

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

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

• Perfumery: Oriental, gourmand, woody, and spicy blends.
• Soaps & Candles: Provides a rich, spicy warmth (but may discolor).
• Cosmetics: Very limited use at low % (due to sensitization risk).
• Aromatherapy: Traditionally used for warming, circulation, and immune support.
• Household products: Natural spice note in air fresheners and cleaning sprays.

💡Cinnamon Leaf EO is very powerful—use at <1% in concentrate to avoid overpowering blends. Best paired with vanilla, tonka, benzoin, patchouli, and woods for smooth oriental depth.

Q1. How does Cinnamon Leaf differ from Cinnamon Bark Oil?

A: Bark oil is sweeter, more cinnamic, and intense, while leaf oil is earthier, spicier, and clove-like.

Q2. Is it skin-safe?

A: Use with caution—always heavily dilute. Can be a sensitizer; follow IFRA limits.

Q3. Can it be used in candles and soaps?

A: Yes, but it may discolor soaps and should be balanced with fixatives in candles.

Q4. What does it blend well with?

A: Vanilla, Benzoin, Tonka, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Citrus oils, and Clove.

Q5. Does it have aromatherapy benefits?

A: Traditionally used for warming the body, circulation, and immune support, but must be used cautiously due to potency.