Water Lily Fragrance Oil

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Light floral with fresh green and aquatic undertones.

Top
Green notes
Heart
Water lily
Base
Aquatic notes
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The scent

Water Lily Fragrance Oil captures the serene beauty of a sunlit pond in full bloom. Delicate and refreshing, this fragrance blends soft floral tones of water lily with gentle green notes that evoke the calm of still waters and the freshness of summer air. Light, graceful, and effortlessly clean, it’s a scent that brings a sense of peace and purity to any space — perfect for spring and summer collections, spa-inspired blends, or calming everyday home fragrances.

Branding ideas for your range

Making candles or melts to sell? Here’s how this scent could look on your shelf.

Colour palette
Soft aquaWhitePastel greenPale blue
Mood
SereneAiryRefreshing
Name it your way
Lotus BloomSummer Lily PondTranquil WatersLily Mist
Styling inspiration

Pair with minimalist packaging, frosted glass, or water-inspired imagery to enhance its spa-like elegance — ideal for wellness, relaxation, or botanical-themed collections.

How much do I need?

Work out the fragrance oil for your batch.

What are you making?
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Best size to buy

Fragrance load is the % of the finished candle’s weight. 1 litre of Water Lily weighs about 1.04 kg.

Blends well with

Mix with these to create your own signature scent.

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Where you can use it

How much to use, and the most IFRA allows.

UseRecommendedIFRA max
Candles & wax meltsSuitable5–10%55.13%
Reed diffusersNot recommended—0.47%
Room spraysSuitableUp to 1.1%1.1%
Soap (rinse-off)Not recommended—2.05%
Perfume makingSuitable5–7.02%7.02%
Body lotionNot recommended—1.1%
Face creamNot recommended—0.32%
Lip balmNot suitable——

Recommended amounts are starting points – always test. 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

Flash point>70°C
VanillinNo
Ethyl vanillinNo
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Safety information

For the undiluted oil, from its Safety Data Sheet. Full Safety Data Sheet ›

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WARNING
  • H315 Causes skin irritation.
  • H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

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Questions

Common questions

What does Water Lily fragrance oil smell like?

Light floral with fresh green and aquatic undertones. Top notes: green notes. Heart: water lily. Base: aquatic notes.

How much Water Lily 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 Water Lily (about 10–19ml). The IFRA maximum for candles is 55.13%. The calculator above works it out for any size.

How much Water Lily 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 Water Lily in a reed diffuser?

We don’t recommend it. The IFRA maximum for reed diffusers is only 0.47%, which is too low for a good scent throw.

Can I use Water Lily in soap, lotion or perfume?

  • Soap: not recommended (IFRA maximum 2.05%)
  • Body lotion: not recommended (IFRA maximum 1.1%)
  • Face cream: not recommended (IFRA maximum 0.32%)
  • Perfume: yes – 5–7.02% (IFRA maximum 7.02%)
  • Lip balm: not suitable

Soap, lotion and perfume are cosmetics, so each one needs a safety assessment (CPSR) before you sell it.

Is Water Lily fragrance oil hazardous?

Undiluted, Water Lily is classified under GB CLP with the signal word Warning:

  • H315 Causes skin irritation.
  • H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Candles, wax melts and diffusers you make with it may need their own CLP label. Full details are in the Safety Data Sheet.

Is Water Lily fragrance oil flammable?

No. Its flash point is >70°C, so it isn’t classified as flammable. Like any fragrance oil, keep it away from naked flames.

Will Water Lily discolour my wax?

It’s unlikely. Water Lily contains no vanillin or ethyl vanillin, the most common cause of discolouration. Always test with your own wax and dyes.

Is Water Lily fragrance oil phthalate-free?

Yes – Water Lily is phthalate-free.

Is there a CLP label for Water Lily?

Yes. Our free CLP label creator makes a ready-to-print label for candles and wax melts made with Water Lily. 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 Water Lily 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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