Coffee Fragrance Oil
Rich and roasted with deep coffee tones, soft vanilla sweetness, and smooth cocoa warmth.
The scent
Coffee Fragrance Oil captures the irresistible aroma of freshly ground coffee beans — rich, warm, and deeply comforting. Dark roasted coffee notes are softened by a hint of smooth cocoa and sweet vanilla, creating a scent that feels indulgent yet familiar. Perfect for autumn and winter collections, cosy home fragrances, or café-inspired candles, this classic blend also makes a wonderful year-round scent for coffee lovers and morning ritual themes.
Branding ideas for your range
Making candles or melts to sell? Here’s how this scent could look on your shelf.
Pair with neutral packaging, textured kraft paper, or minimalist coffeehouse-inspired labels to evoke warmth, sophistication, and that first-cup-of-the-day feeling.
How much do I need?
Work out the fragrance oil for your batch.
IFRA max for this oil in candles (Cat 12): no limit · we recommend 5–10%
Fragrance (%) is the percentage of the finished candle’s weight. 1 litre of Coffee weighs about 1.14 kg.
Blends well with
Mix with these to create your own signature scent.
Where you can use it
How much to use, and the most IFRA allows.
Recommended amounts are starting points – always test. Incense and hanging car fresheners use the candle limit (Cat 12). Linen, fabric and car air freshener sprays use the room spray limit (Cat 10B). Bath bombs, bath salts, shower gel and body scrubs use the soap limit (Cat 9). Not recommended means the IFRA limit is too low for a good scent, not that it is banned. No fragrance oil is approved for lip products.
Details
Contains vanillin or ethyl vanillin, which can darken wax, soap and other bases over time – always test before bulk pouring. Vanillin guide
Safety & compliance documents
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Safety information
For the undiluted oil, from its Safety Data Sheet. Full Safety Data Sheet ›
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Contains 5-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal, Isopentanal.
Reviews
Based on 14 reviews
★ 4.94 from 6,552 customer reviews across our range
Looking for a best selling scent? This is the one! Ive never been a fan of coffee until I got my hands on this fragrance oil, smells absolutely PHENOMENAL. It's my best selling candle, always sought after and keep selling…
You cannot find better quality oils anywhere else, this coffee is strong and doesn't smell 'fake' I put a few drops on to a fake houseplant in my kitchen and it gives a great throw as you walk past, love…
Questions
Common questions
What does Coffee fragrance oil smell like?
Rich and roasted with deep coffee tones, soft vanilla sweetness, and smooth cocoa warmth. Top notes: coffee. Heart: cocoa. Base: vanilla.
How much Coffee fragrance oil do I need for a candle?
Use 5–10% of the candle’s total weight. For a 200g candle that’s 10–20g of Coffee (about 9–18ml). There is no IFRA limit for candles. The calculator above works it out for any size.
How much Coffee should I use in wax melts?
Use 5–10% – that’s 5–10g of fragrance oil for every 100g of finished melts. Check the maximum your wax can hold.
Can I use Coffee in a reed diffuser?
Yes. Use 15–25% Coffee in a reed diffuser base such as Augeo Clean Multi. There is no IFRA limit for reed diffusers. Ready-made reed diffuser CLP labels and an SDS are in the documents above.
Can I use Coffee in soap, lotion or perfume?
- Soap: yes – 3–6% (no IFRA limit)
- Body lotion: yes – 0.5–1.5% (no IFRA limit)
- Face cream: yes – 0.1–0.5% (no IFRA limit)
- Perfume: yes – 5–20% (no IFRA limit)
- Lip balm: not suitable
Soap, lotion and perfume are cosmetics, so each one needs a safety assessment (CPSR) before you sell it.
Is Coffee fragrance oil hazardous?
Undiluted, Coffee is classified under GB CLP with the signal word Warning:
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Candles, wax melts and diffusers you make with it may need their own CLP label. Full details are in the Safety Data Sheet.
Is Coffee fragrance oil flammable?
No. Its flash point is >100°C, so it isn’t classified as flammable. Like any fragrance oil, keep it away from naked flames.
Will Coffee discolour my wax?
It may. Coffee contains vanillin (2.5%), which can turn wax, soap and other bases cream to brown over time. Test before bulk pouring – see our vanillin guide.
Is there a CLP label for Coffee?
Yes. Our free CLP label creator makes a ready-to-print label for candles and wax melts made with Coffee, and for reed diffusers. Safety Data Sheets, IFRA certificates and label files are in the documents above.
Are your fragrance oils vegan?
Yes. All are 100% vegan with no animal-derived ingredients.
Can I use Coffee in an electric diffuser or oil burner?
Yes.
- Electric water diffusers (ultrasonic or humidifier style) – fill the tank with water to the line, then add 3–5 drops per 100ml of water. Start low and add more to taste.
- Oil burners – mix 50/50 with dipropylene glycol (DPG), or add a few drops to water in the well.
Important – look after your diffuser:
- Fragrance oils are concentrated, and some plastics used in diffuser tanks can soften, cloud or crack if oil is left sitting in them. This depends on the plastic the diffuser is made from. It happens with any concentrated fragrance or essential oil, not just ours.
- Empty the tank when you’ve finished. Don’t leave water and oil sitting in it between uses.
- Rinse and wipe the tank every few uses, as fragrance oils can leave a film.
- Check your diffuser’s instructions to make sure it is suitable for fragrance oils. If it says essential oils only, or doesn’t say, ask the maker before using it.
How do I use the 100ml bottles?
They include a blind plug to prevent leaks in transit. Either pierce the centre with a pin or biro to use it as a dropper, or remove the stopper, pour, and replace the plug.
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14 reviews for Coffee Fragrance Oil
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Chantal Newbold (verified owner) –
Looking for a best selling scent? This is the one! Ive never been a fan of coffee until I got my hands on this fragrance oil, smells absolutely PHENOMENAL. It’s my best selling candle, always sought after and keep selling out as a result. Used to get this fragrance oil on an offer with the 100ml but have now had to purchase 1Litre bottles to keep up with all of my orders/requests for candles with this scent. Just buy it, you’ll be far from disappointed!
KeanYa (verified owner) –
You cannot find better quality oils anywhere else, this coffee is strong and doesn’t smell ‘fake’ I put a few drops on to a fake houseplant in my kitchen and it gives a great throw as you walk past, love it!
Marzena Bujak (verified owner) –
Strong coffee scent, like in a coffee shop.
Melany Howells (verified owner) –
Smells like a coffee shop! So nice lovely scent
Rachel Dudley (verified owner) –
Smells so nice , long lasting
Becky Leech (verified owner) –
Great fragrance
WickAndMelty (verified owner) –
Really good quality, has a real depth to the fragrance!
Elizabeth East (verified owner) –
Smells amazing, one of mine and my partners favourite scents
Joanne Freeman (verified owner) –
Love it smells just like a coffee house when I’m using this one
Samantha downey (verified owner) –
Love this one. Its gives that nice warmth cosy feel when i walk into my living room. A lovely strong smell
Emily Cox (verified owner) –
A very strong and super sweet scent that fills a room almost instantly.
Nikita Osmand (verified owner) –
Very strong and sweet
Heard2810 (verified owner) –
Smells nice
Chloe (verified owner) –
One of my favorites