• Fragrance Notes:
• Top: Ripe Strawberry
• Middle: Green Accord
• Bottom: Sugar, Sheer Musk
• Specifications:
• Candle Safe Recommended use: 3 - 10% True
• Soap Safe Recommended use: 3 - 6% True
• Lotion Safe Recommended use: 1 - 1.3% True
• Phthalate Free True
• Flash Point 171 °F
• Vanilla 0% False
• CA Prop 65 Compliant True
• Gel Wax Compatible True
• Documents:
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
• IFRA Certificate
• EU Allergens

Sweet Strawberry (Type) Fragrance Oil

Sweet Strawberry (Type) is a playful fruit-forward fragrance oil inspired by the beloved scent from Yankee Candle. Not too sweet, this strawberry fragrance oil captures the essence of fresh-picked berries in late spring. Whether you're pouring candles, blending melts, or crafting fruit-inspired body products, Sweet Strawberry (Type) adds sweetness to your collection. 

Fragrance Notes

• Top: Ripe Strawberry
• Middle: Green Accord
• Bottom: Sugar, Sheer Musk

Product Details

Candle Safe: Yes

Recommended Usage: 3–10% fragrance load

Flash Point: 171°F

Vanillin Content: 0% (minimal risk of discoloration)

CA Prop 65 Compliant: Yes

Usage & Recommendations

Sweet Strawberry (Type) performs well in soy, paraffin, coconut, and blended waxes. Start with a 6% load in soy for balanced hot and cold throw. In body care, it's safe for use in lotions, washes, and creams at up to 1.3%. It adds a clean, fruity note that works especially well in summer-themed collections or fun, youthful product lines. As always, follow IFRA guidelines and test in small batches before scaling up.

FAQs

Do strawberries have a smell?
Yes, ripe strawberries have a naturally sweet, fruity aroma with subtle green notes. This fragrance captures the real life profile by combining ripe berry top notes with a fresh green accord and soft sugar base.

How can I smell like strawberries?
To add a strawberry scent to body care products, blend this oil at 1–1.3% into unscented lotion, body wash, or scrub bases. While it's not a perfume-grade oil, it’s a great way to bring a strawberry fragrance into skin-safe, rinse-off products. Always check IFRA guidelines and test for skin compatibility.

Is this the same as Yankee Candle® Sweet Strawberry?
This is our take on that popular scent. Iit’s not an exact match, and we are not affiliated with Yankee Candle®. That said, many customers use Sweet Strawberry (Type) to recreate the familiar, bright strawberry scent in their own projects.

Will it discolor my wax?
No. This fragrance oil contains 0% vanillin, so you won’t see browning or yellowing in your candles, even in lighter waxes.

Can I use this in wax melts or gel wax?
Yes, Sweet Strawberry (Type) is fully compatible with gel wax and works well in melts, too. It delivers a strong cold throw and a clean, fruity scent that holds up through curing.