AfterBlooms Ingredient Library

Every AfterBlooms fragrance is built with intention.

Some ingredients come directly from botanicals, like flowers, fruits, woods, resins, herbs, and spices. Others are modern aroma materials chosen for softness, consistency, longevity, and balance.

This library explains what our ingredients smell like, why they are used, and how we think about safety in the finished formula.

Technical names do not automatically mean harsh, and natural materials are not automatically gentle. What matters is the ingredient, the amount used, the finished formula, and how the fragrance is worn.

Ingredient Safety Notes

A calmer look at fragrance safety

How We Review Ingredient Safety

How We Read Research

Main Ingredient List

Browse the non-allergen fragrance materials used across AfterBlooms perfumes. All fragrance allergens are listed separately below for easier reading and transparency.

Botanical Oils, Absolutes & Resins

Botanical Oils, Absolutes & Resins

Ingredient Name Aroma Notes Safety / Comfort Context Found In
Black Tea Absolute 10% Black tea, tannic, warm, elegant A natural tea absolute, diluted for control, used to create dark tea richness and depth. Influence
Bulgarian Rose Otto Oil Rose, honeyed floral, lush A natural rose oil used for rich floral depth and softness. Persuasion, Morello
Calabrian Bergamot Oil FCF / FCF Terpeneless Bergamot, citrus peel, bright, elegant A refined citrus material. FCF processing helps reduce phototoxic concerns associated with traditional bergamot oil. Persuasion, Influence, Bitten
Carrot Seed Oil Earthy, rooty, dry, powdery A natural botanical oil used for earthy, dry, slightly powdery warmth. Persuasion
Cedarwood Atlas Oil Dry cedar, soft woods, warm resin A natural cedarwood oil used for woody depth, warmth, and structure. Bitten
Cedarwood Texas Oil Cedar, dry wood, pencil-shaving warmth A natural cedarwood oil used for dry woody warmth and structure. Persuasion, Bitten
Cedarwood Virginia Oil Dry cedar, soft woods, clean warmth A natural cedarwood oil used for smooth woody structure and grounding. Morello
Cistus Oil Amber, resin, warm, balsamic A natural resinous oil from cistus/labdanum plant material, used for amber warmth. Influence
Clary Sage Oil Herbal, floral, tea-like, soft A natural essential oil used for herbal floral softness and aromatic depth. Influence
Clearwood® Clean patchouli, soft woods, earthy warmth A modern refined patchouli-type material used for a smoother, cleaner woody-earthy effect. Morello
Copaíba Balsam Oil Balsam, soft woods, resin A natural balsam material used for soft woody warmth and resinous depth. Influence
Cypress Leaf Oil Cypress, green woods, fresh resin A natural cypress oil used for fresh green woody character. Persuasion
Frankincense Somalia Oil Frankincense, resin, soft smoke A natural frankincense oil used for resinous warmth and depth. Influence
Geranium Africa Oil Rosy, green, floral A natural geranium oil used for rosy green floral character. Influence
Geranium Egypt Oil Rosy, green, floral, slightly minty A natural geranium oil used for floral brightness and soft green lift. Bitten
Ginger CO₂ Extract Ginger, spice, warmth, sparkle A natural ginger extract made through CO₂ extraction for fresh spicy warmth. Influence
Green Cognac Oil Winey fruit, oak, soft warmth A natural aromatic material used for a rich fruity-boozy nuance and depth. Morello
Guaiacwood Oil 50% Smoky wood, soft resin, warmth A natural wood oil, diluted for controlled blending, used for smoky soft woodiness. Morello, Influence
Hydrocarboresine 50% Resin, amber, soft balsamic depth A resinous material diluted for smoother blending, used to add depth and fixative warmth. Bitten
Jasmine Sambac Absolute Jasmine, white floral, rich A natural jasmine absolute used for lush white floral depth. Persuasion, Morello
Labdanum Resinoid 10% Amber, resin, warm balsam A natural resin material, diluted for balance and controlled blending. Influence
Neroli Oil Neroli, orange blossom, floral citrus A natural orange blossom oil used for bright floral citrus elegance. Influence
Olibanum Coeur Oil Frankincense, resin, bright woods A refined frankincense material used for clean resinous brightness. Influence
Olibanum Resinoid 50% Frankincense, resin, warm balsam A frankincense resin material, diluted for smooth blending and resinous depth. Influence
Oakmoss Absolute / Oakmoss Green Absolute Mossy, earthy, forest-like, elegant A natural moss material used for depth, richness, and classic chypre-style character. Morello, Bitten
Patchouli Oil Dark 30% Patchoulol Patchouli, earth, dark woods A natural patchouli material used for earthy woody depth, standardized by patchoulol content. Persuasion
Peru Balsam Oil Sweet balsam, vanilla, resin, warmth A natural balsamic material used for soft resinous sweetness and depth. Morello
Rum Type Jamaica CO₂ Extract Rum, molasses, dried fruit, warmth A CO₂ extract used for rich boozy warmth and dark sweetness. Bitten
Sicilian Lemon Oil FCF Lemon peel, citrus, bright A lemon peel oil refined for fine fragrance use. FCF processing helps reduce phototoxic concerns. Influence, Bitten
Siberian Fir Oil Fir needle, evergreen, forest air A natural fir oil used for crisp evergreen woodiness. Influence
Sweet Orange Oil Sweet orange, citrus peel, juicy A natural orange peel oil used for juicy citrus brightness. Influence
Treemoss Absolute Mossy, earthy, forest floor, dry woods A natural mossy material used for earthy depth and soft forest-like warmth. Morello
Vanilla Absolute 50% Vanilla, balsam, cream, warmth A natural vanilla material, diluted for blending, used for rich creamy depth. Bitten
Vanilla CO₂ Extract 50% Vanilla, cream, balsamic warmth A natural vanilla extract diluted for controlled use and smooth blending. Morello
Vetiver Oil Bourbon / Haiti Vetiver, roots, earth, dry woods A natural vetiver oil used for earthy woody depth and grounding. Persuasion, Morello
Ylang Ylang Complete Oil Ylang ylang, creamy floral, tropical A natural ylang ylang oil used for creamy exotic floral character. Persuasion

Musks, Ambers & Woods

Musks, Ambers & Woods

Ingredient Name Aroma Notes Safety / Comfort Context Found In
Alpha Cedrol Cedarwood, dry woods, soft amber A woody aroma material naturally associated with cedarwood, used for smooth dry warmth and structure. Bitten
Ambrettolide Soft musk, skin warmth, clean, smooth A soft, elegant musk material used to create a warm skin-like finish and smooth drydown. Influence, Persuasion
Ambrocenide® Amber, wood, dry warmth, projection A powerful amber-woody material used in very small amounts to add depth, structure, and lasting power. Persuasion
Ambrox® Super Amber, mineral, warm, smooth A modern amber material used to create warmth, depth, and long wear. Morello, Influence, Bitten
Ambroxan Ambergris, mineral warmth, smooth, long-lasting An ambergris-style aroma material used to give the fragrance warmth, texture, and lasting power. Persuasion
Amber Xtreme™ Amber, dry wood, strength, longevity A strong amber-woody material used in tiny measured amounts for long-lasting depth. Persuasion
Boisiris® Iris, woods, powder, smooth A refined woody-iris style material used for powdery depth and elegance. Persuasion
Cashmeran® Cashmere woods, musk, soft warmth A soft woody-musky material used to create cozy texture, warmth, and long wear. Persuasion, Morello
Clearwood® Clean patchouli, soft woods, earthy warmth A refined patchouli-style material used to create a smoother, cleaner woody-earthy effect. Morello
Ebanol® Sandalwood, cream, warm woods A creamy sandalwood-style material used for smooth woody warmth. Persuasion, Morello
Ethylene Brassylate Clean musk, soft, rounded A soft musk material used for smoothness, comfort, and long wear. Bitten
Exaltenone Musk, skin warmth, soft A soft macrocyclic musk used for elegant skin-like warmth. Influence
Exaltolide® Clean musk, soft skin, smooth A soft macrocyclic musk used for clean, elegant softness. Persuasion
Galaxolide® 50% Clean musk, soft laundry, skin A clean soft musk used for comfort, smoothness, and long wear. Persuasion, Bitten
Habanolide® Clean musk, metallic softness, soft skin A modern musk material used for airy cleanliness, elegance, and lasting softness. Morello
Iso E Super® Sheer woods, velvet cedar, skin warmth A sheer woody material that creates a soft, smooth skin-like aura. Persuasion, Morello, Bitten
Madranol® Creamy woods, sandalwood, soft warmth A modern woody material used to create smooth, polished warmth and sandalwood-like depth. Morello
Muscenone® Delta Clean musk, soft, elegant A refined musk material used in small amounts for softness and long wear. Influence
Sandalore® Sandalwood, cream, warm woods A creamy sandalwood-style material used for smooth woody warmth. Persuasion, Morello
Scentolide Soft musk, clean warmth, gentle skin note A musk material used to create softness, comfort, and lasting smoothness. Morello, Bitten
Shangralide / Shangralide Oliffac 0712 Musk, amber, soft warmth A musk-amber material used for long-lasting softness and body. Morello, Influence
Silvanone® Supra Soft woods, musk, smooth A soft woody-musky material used for smooth woodiness and long wear. Influence
Timberide / Timberol® Dry woods, amber, texture A dry woody-amber material used for body, texture, and longevity. Persuasion, Morello
Tonalid™ Musk, powder, clean softness A soft musk material used for a clean, powdery, long-lasting finish. Bitten
Tonquitone Tonka, powder, warm sweetness A tonka-like material used for sweet, warm, powdery depth. Morello, Influence
Velvione® Musk, skin warmth, soft elegance A soft musk material used for elegant skin-like warmth and smoothness. Bitten
Z11™ 10 MIP Amber wood, dry warmth, lasting power An amber-woody material used in tiny measured amounts for warmth and longevity. Persuasion

Fruits, Citrus & Fresh Notes

Fruits, Citrus & Fresh Notes

Ingredient Name Aroma Notes Safety / Comfort Context Found In
Acetoin Creamy butter, soft sweetness, warm gourmand A soft creamy material used in small amounts to add smoothness and rounded sweetness. Morello
Allyl Heptanoate Pineapple, tropical fruit, juicy sweetness A fruity aroma material used in small amounts to create bright tropical lift. Bitten
Alpha Damascone Rose fruit, plum, berry, soft warmth A powerful fruity-floral material used in trace amounts for richness and depth. Persuasion
Aphermate Fruity amber, soft warmth, radiance A smooth fruity-amber material used to add polish, warmth, and radiance. Persuasion
Benzaldehyde 50% Almond, cherry, soft sweetness An almond-cherry style material diluted for controlled blending and balance. Persuasion, Morello
Calabrian Bergamot Oil FCF / FCF Terpeneless Bergamot, citrus peel, bright, elegant A refined citrus material. FCF processing helps reduce phototoxic concerns associated with traditional bergamot oil. Persuasion, Influence, Bitten
Calone 1951® Watery, fresh, airy, marine A modern fresh material used to create airy watery brightness and lift. Persuasion
Citron Oil Citron peel, citrus, fresh A natural citrus peel oil used for bright freshness. Influence
Dihydro Myrcenol Fresh citrus, lavender, clean A fresh citrus-lavender style material used for clean brightness and lift. Persuasion, Bitten
Ethyl Acetoacetate Fruity, sweet, bright A fruity sweet material used in small amounts for brightness and nuance. Persuasion, Morello
Ethyl Cinnamate Sweet balsamic fruit, cinnamon-like warmth, soft spice A warm fruity-balsamic material used for sweetness, depth, and soft glow. Morello
Ethyl Maltol Caramel, cotton candy, soft sweetness A soft sweet material used in tiny amounts for warmth and a delicate gourmand effect. Persuasion, Morello
Ethyl Vanillin Vanilla, cream, warmth A rich vanilla-style material used for creamy warmth and sweetness. Persuasion, Morello, Bitten
Gamma Decalactone Peach, apricot, cream A creamy peach-apricot style material used for soft fruity warmth. Persuasion
Gamma Undecalactone Peach, creamy fruit, softness A creamy peach-like material used for smooth fruity softness. Persuasion
Green Cognac Oil Winey fruit, oak, soft warmth A natural aromatic material used for rich fruity-boozy nuance and depth. Morello
Helional Watery floral, fresh air, soft green A watery floral material used for clean airy freshness. Persuasion
Isoamyl Acetate Banana, pear, sweet fruit A fruity aroma material naturally associated with ripe fruit aromas. Persuasion
Isoamyl Butyrate Pineapple, tropical fruit, juicy A juicy fruity material used for sweet tropical brightness. Persuasion
Jasmolactone Delta Jasmine, cream, soft fruit A creamy jasmine-fruity material used for floral softness and fruit-like smoothness. Persuasion
Manzanate Apple, fruity, crisp A crisp apple-fruity material used for juicy brightness. Persuasion, Bitten
Methyl Anthranilate 50% Grape, orange blossom, floral fruit A grape-orange blossom style material, diluted for controlled use and balance. Persuasion
Methyl Pamplemousse Grapefruit, citrus sparkle, fresh A grapefruit-style material used for sparkling citrus freshness. Persuasion
Neobutenone® Alpha Violet, fruit, floral brightness A modern aroma material used in very small amounts for fruity-floral lift and diffusion. Bitten
Pharaone® 10% Fruity floral, berry, tropical nuance A strong fruity-floral material diluted for controlled use and balance. Bitten
Prenyl Acetate Green fruit, tropical, bright A fruity green material used for bright tropical nuance. Persuasion
Rum Type Jamaica CO₂ Extract Rum, molasses, dried fruit, warmth A CO₂ extract used for rich boozy warmth and dark sweetness. Bitten
Sicilian Lemon Oil FCF Lemon peel, citrus, bright A lemon peel oil refined for fine fragrance use. FCF processing helps reduce phototoxic concerns. Influence, Bitten
Sweet Orange Oil Sweet orange, citrus peel, juicy A natural orange peel oil used for juicy citrus brightness. Influence
Vanillin Vanilla, cream, warmth, sweetness The familiar creamy aroma associated with vanilla beans and warm gourmand notes. Persuasion, Morello
Vanilla Absolute 50% Vanilla, balsam, cream, warmth A natural vanilla material, diluted for blending, used for rich creamy depth. Bitten
Vanilla CO₂ Extract 50% Vanilla, cream, balsamic warmth A natural vanilla extract diluted for controlled use and smooth blending. Morello

Green, Herbal & Aromatic Notes

Green, Herbal & Aromatic Notes

Ingredient Name Aroma Notes Safety / Comfort Context Found In
Beta Ionone Violet, tea, berry, soft woods An ionone-family material associated with violet, tea, berry, and soft woody aromas. Influence
Cardamom Oil Warm spice, aromatic, slightly citrusy A natural spice oil used for smooth aromatic warmth and refined spice lift. Bitten
Cis-3-Hexenol Fresh-cut grass, green leaf, crisp A fresh green aroma material naturally found in leaves and grasses. Persuasion, Morello
Cis-3-Hexenyl Acetate Green apple, leaf, fresh fruit A green fruity material used for fresh leaf and fruit brightness. Persuasion, Morello
Cis-3-Hexenyl Salicylate Green floral, leafy, soft A green floral material used for leafy softness and fresh floral warmth. Persuasion
Dihydro Alpha Ionone Violet, woods, powdery floral A soft violet-woody material used for floral depth, smoothness, and quiet elegance. Influence
Dihydro Beta Ionone Violet, tea, woods, fruit A soft ionone-family material with violet, woods, fruit, and tea-like character. Influence
Folione® Green leaf, tomato leaf, fresh stem A modern green material used for crisp leafy freshness and natural stem-like brightness. Morello
Liffarome Green leaf, stem, fresh-cut grass A green leafy material used for fresh-cut stem and leaf effects. Persuasion
Neryl Acetate Neroli, orange blossom, soft citrus A soft citrus-floral material associated with neroli and orange blossom profiles. Influence, Bitten
Pink Pepper SFE Pink pepper, rosy spice, sparkle A botanical pink pepper extract made by supercritical extraction, used for soft spicy brightness. Persuasion, Influence
Trans-2-Hexenol Green leaf, fresh grass, crisp stem A green aroma material used for natural leafy lift and fresh-cut brightness. Morello
Triplal® Green leaf, stem, fresh-cut A crisp green material used for leafy lift and freshness. Persuasion, Bitten
Verdox™ / Verdox™ HC Green fruit, crisp, fresh A crisp green-fruity material used for fresh lift, brightness, and polish. Persuasion, Bitten
Vetiveryl Acetate Vetiver, dry woods, polished earth A refined vetiver material used for smoother woody elegance and dry aromatic depth. Bitten

Formula Support

Formula Support

Ingredient Name Aroma Notes Safety / Comfort Context Found In
Butylated Hydroxytoluene Formula support, freshness protection An antioxidant used in tiny amounts to help protect fragrance materials from oxidation and preserve formula quality. Persuasion, Morello, Influence, Bitten
Triethyl Citrate Formula support, smooth blending, low odor A gentle solvent and blending aid used to help fragrance materials dissolve smoothly and wear evenly in the finished formula. Bitten

For fragrance-sensitive customers

Fragrance Allergens We Disclose

Some fragrance ingredients are disclosed because a small number of people may be sensitive to them. This does not mean the ingredient is unsafe for everyone. It simply helps fragrance-sensitive customers make informed choices.

Allergen Disclosure List

Fragrance Allergens We Disclose

Some fragrance ingredients are disclosed because a small number of people may be sensitive to them. This does not mean the ingredient is unsafe for everyone. It simply helps fragrance-sensitive customers make informed choices.

Many fragrance allergens are naturally occurring components of flowers, fruits, herbs, spices, woods, resins, and essential oils. At AfterBlooms, these materials are reviewed in the context of the finished formula, the amount used, and the intended use as a fine fragrance worn on skin.

Ingredient Name Aroma Notes Safety / Comfort Context Found In
Alpha Hexyl Cinnamic Aldehyde Soft jasmine, floral warmth, smooth petals A floral material used for soft jasmine-like warmth. It is disclosed for transparency because some fragrance-sensitive individuals may react to it. Persuasion
Anisyl Alcohol Soft floral, sweet, powdery, balsamic A sweet floral material used for softness and warmth. It belongs in the disclosure section for customers with fragrance sensitivities. Morello
Benzyl Salicylate Floral warmth, soft balsamic sweetness, smooth fixative A floral material that can occur in some floral and balsamic sources. It helps smooth and extend the fragrance, and is disclosed for sensitive customers. Persuasion
Black Pepper Oil Pepper, dry spice, subtle heat A natural spice oil used for dry pepper sparkle and warmth. Spice oils can be noticeable for sensitive individuals, so it belongs in the disclosure section. Influence
Cardamom Oil Warm spice, aromatic, slightly citrusy A natural spice oil used for refined aromatic warmth. It is included here for transparency for spice-sensitive customers. Bitten
Cinnamon Bark Oil Ceylon Warm cinnamon spice, dry sweetness, cozy heat A natural spice oil used carefully because cinnamon materials can be strong on skin for sensitive individuals. Morello, Influence
Citronellol 98 Rose, geranium, citrus floral softness A rosy floral material naturally found in rose, geranium, citronella, and other aromatic plants. Influence
Clove Bud Oil Warm clove, spicy, sweet, aromatic A natural spice oil used for warmth and depth. Clove materials can be strong for sensitive individuals, so it is disclosed clearly. Morello
Coumarin Tonka bean, almond, hay, soft powder A warm aromatic material naturally found in tonka bean, cinnamon/cassia, sweet clover, lavender, and other plants. Persuasion, Morello, Influence
Ethyl Linalool Soft floral citrus, lavender-like freshness A refined floral-citrus material related to linalool-style freshness. It is included in the disclosure section for sensitive customers. Persuasion
Eugenol / Eugenol-Containing Materials Clove, warm spice, floral warmth Some natural spice materials can contain eugenol-type components. These are disclosed for transparency when present in the finished formula. Morello
Geraniol 95 Rose, geranium, floral brightness A rosy floral material naturally found in rose, geranium, citronella, and other essential oils. Persuasion
Geranyl Acetate Rosy fruit, pear, floral sweetness A fruity floral material naturally found in several essential oils, including geranium and citronella-type materials. Influence, Bitten
Hydroxycitronellol Lily, rose, muguet, soft floral A soft floral material used for delicate lily-of-the-valley and rose effects. Disclosed for fragrance-sensitive customers. Persuasion
Lavandin Grosso Oil Lavender, herbal, fresh, aromatic A natural lavandin oil used for fresh herbal softness. Like many essential oils, it naturally contains components some sensitive customers may notice. Bitten
Linalool Lavender, floral citrus, soft herbal brightness A naturally occurring aroma material found in lavender, basil, coriander, bergamot, and many other aromatic plants. Persuasion, Morello
Linalyl Acetate Lavender, bergamot, soft citrus floral A naturally occurring aroma material found in lavender and bergamot oils. Persuasion, Influence, Bitten
Litsea Cubeba Oil Lemon, bright citrus, sparkling freshness A natural citrusy oil known for its bright lemon-like aroma. It is included here because citrusy essential oils may contain fragrance allergen components. Morello
Methyl Isoeugenol Soft spice, clove-like floral warmth, powder A spicy floral material used for warmth and depth. It belongs in the allergen/disclosure section and should be verified against the final allergen report. Persuasion
Neryl Acetate Neroli, orange blossom, soft citrus A soft citrus-floral material associated with neroli and orange blossom profiles. It is included here for fragrance-sensitive customers. Influence, Bitten
Oakmoss Absolute / Oakmoss Green Absolute Mossy, earthy, forest-like, elegant A natural moss material used for depth and richness. Oakmoss materials are disclosed carefully for sensitive customers and regulatory transparency. Morello, Bitten
Peru Balsam Oil Sweet balsam, vanilla, resin, warmth A natural balsamic material used for soft resinous sweetness. Balsamic materials can contain naturally occurring fragrance components that sensitive customers may want to review. Morello
Star Anise Oil Sweet anise, licorice, warm spice A natural spice oil used for sweet aromatic warmth. It is included here for transparency for spice-sensitive customers. Bitten
Treemoss Absolute Mossy, earthy, forest floor, dry woods A natural mossy material used for earthy depth and soft forest-like warmth. Moss materials are disclosed carefully for sensitive customers. Morello

Final Safety Note

For those who want the deeper context

Research & Safety References

How We Read Research

IFRA & Supplier Documentation

Finished Formula Review

Ingredient-Specific Research