Source and intended use. Pure essential oils are extracted directly from a single plant — they're for therapeutic aromatherapy.

Nature-inspired fragrance oils combine essential-oil components with safe synthetic aroma molecules to deliver fuller, longer-lasting scent throw at higher intensity. Both are valid; pick by use case. Full comparison.

Yes — IFRA-compliant for cold-process soap (3–5% usage rate) and candle making (6–10% load).

Recommended applications:

• Soy candles — strong cold and hot throw at 8% load
• Paraffin / beeswax candles — 6–10% load, stable to 185°F flash point
• Cold-process soap — 3–5%, stable through saponification, won't accelerate trace
• Wax melts & reed diffusers — full DIY support

Lavender is the most-studied sleep scent — its linalool content is associated with reduced cortisol.

Other top relaxation scents:

• Sandalwood — grounding base notes
• Cedarwood — warm, woodsy
• Chamomile — gentle, herbal

Sleep scents guide.

Most are safe with normal ventilation. Avoid eucalyptus, peppermint, and tea tree around cats at any concentration.

Lavender at low concentration is generally safe around dogs. Always let pets leave the room if they choose. Pet safety guide.

Yes — these are formulated for candle-making throw. Cold throw (the smell of an unlit candle) and hot throw (when burning) are both rated.

Recommended fragrance load:

• Soy wax — 8–10% (soy needs higher loads to throw)
• Paraffin — 6–8%
• Beeswax — 6–8%, blend with coconut wax for better throw

Cure time: 2 weeks for soy candles to reach full hot throw. Don't judge a candle on day-of-pour.

Concentration. These regular oils are formulated for water-based diffusion + candles + soap. Our waterless nature line is 3–5× more concentrated for cold-air nebulizing diffusers (Aroma360 / AromaTech / Pura / HVAC).

Same scent profiles, different hardware target.