Magnolia

Middle (heart) note Floral Fragrance oil

Creamy, lemony white floral with a soft, slightly fruity freshness. Cleaner and less heady than gardenia.

Made from: A blended fragrance oil built from aroma chemicals (and sometimes naturals); small amounts of oil are distilled from related Michelia trees, but magnolia fragrance oils are blended accords.
Strength: ●●●○○
Cost: Moderate
Moods: Romantic Calming Uplifting
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Rooms: Bedroom, Living room, Bathroom

Blend with it

Follow the supplier's safety data sheet and certificate for use levels.

How it behaves

CandlesGreat

Floral fragrance oils generally throw well in soy and paraffin; check your supplier's recommended load.

Wax meltsGreat

Reed diffuserGood

Room & linen sprayGood

Needs a solubilizer (such as polysorbate 20) to mix into a water-based spray.

Electric (water) diffuserAvoid

Cold-process soapWorkable

Floral fragrance oils are the most common culprits for accelerating trace or ricing in cold process. Read supplier soap-test notes, soap at cooler temperatures and have a slow recipe ready.

Melt-and-pour soapGood

Laundry & cleaningGood