Clove Leaf Essential Oil 10ml

Warm, strong and unmistakably spicy, this clove leaf essential oil brings the dark sweetness of the spice cupboard into a diffuser or oil burner. It has a deep, lingering character, made for cooler evenings, grounded blends and moments when you want fragrance with presence.

Warm spice, leaf-green depth

• The first impression is bold and spicy, with the familiar warmth of clove held in a darker leaf note.
• Its scent has real tenacity, so a little belongs in a blend rather than taking over the whole room.
• It suits slow, autumnal home fragrance, especially where you want something less floral and more resinous in mood.
• Use it as a grounding note with softer oils, letting its warmth sit underneath rather than lead every breath.

Leaves, steam and botanical character

This essential oil comes from the leaves of Eugenia caryophyllata, with the aromatic oil drawn out by steam distillation. The leaf source gives it a strong clove profile with a slightly greener edge than the rounded sweetness many people associate with the dried spice bud.

How to use it with care

Use sparingly in a diffuser or oil burner, blended with other essential oils if you want a softer atmosphere. For skin use, essential oils should be diluted well in a suitable carrier oil and patch tested first.

Avoid use during pregnancy, with young children, or around pets unless advised by a qualified professional. Keep the bottle tightly closed, away from heat and direct light, and do not take internally.

Clove in spice and scent culture

Clove has long been part of the maritime spice trade, valued for its powerful aroma as much as for its place in food, fragrance and traditional household rituals. In scent work, clove sits in the warm-spice family: intense, dry, sweet-edged and persistent. It is often treated as an accent rather than a main note, used to bring depth to blends that might otherwise feel too light or fleeting.

Size and details

• Volume: 10 ml
• Botanical name: Eugenia caryophyllata
• Plant part: leaves
• Extraction method: steam distillation
• Product weight: 40 g
• Bottle: amber glass with a black cap, as shown

A thoughtful gift for scent lovers

Choose it for someone who enjoys rich, spicy home fragrance, blending their own diffuser oils, or building a small aromatherapy shelf with distinctive single-note scents. It feels especially suited to people who prefer warmth, depth and quiet ritual over bright, airy fragrance.

Common questions

Can I apply clove leaf essential oil directly to the skin?
No. Clove leaf essential oil is potent and should be well diluted in a suitable carrier oil before any skin use.

What does clove leaf essential oil blend well with?
It pairs naturally with softer citrus, woody, resinous and other spice-led oils, where it can add warmth without needing to dominate the blend.