Perfume Oils Explained: How to Choose Fragrance Oils from Houses Like Luzi and Iberchem

Perfume oils are loved for their depth and long wear. If you make perfume, sell perfume or simply love strong fragrance, this guide will help you choose well.

What is a perfume oil?

A perfume oil is a fragrance concentrate. It is used on its own, or blended into a base to make a finished perfume. Oils usually have a richer, longer-lasting character than light sprays.

Fragrance houses

Many perfumes begin with oils from large fragrance houses. Names such as Luzi, Iberchem, Givaudan and CPL Aromas are well known in the industry. Each house offers many scent families, from fresh to oriental.

Oil or alcohol perfume?

• Oil: richer, close to the skin, often lasts longer, and a small amount goes a long way.
• Alcohol perfume: lighter, projects more, easy to spray.

Tips for choosing

• Smell it on skin, not only on paper. Skin changes the scent.
• Wait 20 to 30 minutes to meet the heart and base notes.
• Start with a small size before ordering more.
• For perfume making, ask about the right dilution and base.

Buying for your business

If you plan to sell or make your own perfumes, ask us about samples, quantities and quotations before you order.

See our Perfume Oils or browse Musk Oils.