We are independent & ad-supported. We may earn a commission for purchases made through our links.
Advertiser Disclosure
Our website is an independent, advertising-supported platform. We provide our content free of charge to our readers, and to keep it that way, we rely on revenue generated through advertisements and affiliate partnerships. This means that when you click on certain links on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. Learn more.
How We Make Money
We sustain our operations through affiliate commissions and advertising. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the merchant at no additional cost to you. We also display advertisements on our website, which help generate revenue to support our work and keep our content free for readers. Our editorial team operates independently of our advertising and affiliate partnerships to ensure that our content remains unbiased and focused on providing you with the best information and recommendations based on thorough research and honest evaluations. To remain transparent, we’ve provided a list of our current affiliate partners here.
Cosmetic

Our Promise to you

Founded in 2002, our company has been a trusted resource for readers seeking informative and engaging content. Our dedication to quality remains unwavering—and will never change. We follow a strict editorial policy, ensuring that our content is authored by highly qualified professionals and edited by subject matter experts. This guarantees that everything we publish is objective, accurate, and trustworthy.

Over the years, we've refined our approach to cover a wide range of topics, providing readers with reliable and practical advice to enhance their knowledge and skills. That's why millions of readers turn to us each year. Join us in celebrating the joy of learning, guided by standards you can trust.

What Is Cinnamon Perfume?

By Wanda Marie Thibodeaux
Updated: May 21, 2024
Views: 10,392
Share

As its name implies, cinnamon perfume is perfume that has cinnamon as its foundation scent. It is made from cinnamon-scented oil or cinnamon essential oil. The aroma of the cinnamon is spicy and pungent, and it lingers after the other scents of the perfume have faded. People have used forms of cinnamon perfume since Biblical times.

In any perfume, there are three layers of individual scents, which are known as notes. The top layer is the aroma that a person smells first, but it quickly dissipates. The middle notes blend the upper and base notes, lasting longer than the top notes. The base note is the scent that really describes the perfume, because the base note outlasts the top and middle notes. Any perfume that has the fragrance of cinnamon as a base is a cinnamon perfume, regardless of what other scents are used with it.

Cinnamon has a spicy odor. Therefore, it pairs well with citrus scents as top notes. Citrus aromas include scents such as orange or lime. Other spicy fragrances also work, however, because members of the same scent family almost always complement each other. Examples of other spice fragrances that one could use in cinnamon perfume are nutmeg — which is commonly paired with cinnamon in apple pie recipes — juniper and clove.

Although manufacturers sell cinnamon perfume commercially, people also make it at home. The advantage of doing this is that the person making the perfume can create a custom blend that might work better with natural body aromas than anything found in stores. Homemade cinnamon perfume also is relatively inexpensive to make.

A basic recipe for any perfume uses a 3-2-1 ratio of oils and a carrier such as low-scent grain alcohol or mineral oil. Ideally, the carrier would be perfume alcohol. Using this recipe, one would mix three drops of cinnamon-scented oil or cinnamon essential oil with two drops of a middle note oil and one drop of a top note oil. The final step is mixing the oils with the carrier and letting the perfume develop, adjusting by adding more oil as needed.

Like any perfume, cinnamon perfume can cause allergic reactions in some people and can result in contact dermatitis. It can be difficult to determine whether it is the cinnamon oil, the middle or top note oils or the carrier oil that is the source of the reaction. Cinnamon perfume, however, is available with a wide variety of oil types, so most people can find a cinnamon perfume that causes no problems. Additionally, allergic reactions can be minimized by using the cinnamon oil in a lower amount or diluting the oil in a larger amount of carrier oil.

Share
BeautyAnswered is dedicated to providing accurate and trustworthy information. We carefully select reputable sources and employ a rigorous fact-checking process to maintain the highest standards. To learn more about our commitment to accuracy, read our editorial process.
Discussion Comments
By donasmrs — On May 22, 2014

I use a cinnamon and pumpkin scented body spray. I have no idea if it ha real cinnamon oil in it, but it has a nice, mild and sweet cinnamon scent that's not overwhelming. I really like it. The scent makes me happy and reminds me of the holidays when my mom makes cinnamon bread and cinnamon cookies. I think it's more comforting than anything else.

By fify — On May 22, 2014

@bluedolphin-- I use a cinnamon perfume oil and I have not had any negative reactions to it. The oil is pure and made from cinnamon bark, so I think that's the same thing as essential oil.

It's a good idea to try a drop of the essential oil on the arm before applying it on the neck. If it doesn't cause any allergic reactions, then it's safe to use. If you have very sensitive skin, you can dilute the oil with a carrier oil like mineral oil or another natural oil. You could even mix it with beeswax and make a homemade cinnamon perfume stick.

By bluedolphin — On May 21, 2014

Some people use cinnamon essential oil directly on their skin as perfume. I like cinnamon scented perfumes, but I don't think it's a good idea to use the essential oil as perfume. I think it might cause irritation since it's so potent.

Share
https://www.beautyanswered.com/what-is-cinnamon-perfume.htm
Copy this link
BeautyAnswered, in your inbox

Our latest articles, guides, and more, delivered daily.

BeautyAnswered, in your inbox

Our latest articles, guides, and more, delivered daily.