Description

Vanilla essential oil is typically extracted from the vanilla bean using a process like steam distillation. It contains the aroma compounds present in vanilla and is often used in aromatherapy and perfumery due to its sweet and comforting scent. However, true vanilla essential oil is rare and expensive because the vanilla bean doesn’t yield a large amount of oil through distillation. Most vanilla-scented products on the market use synthetic fragrances rather than true essential oil.

Many vanilla-scented products, including candles, soaps, and cosmetics, use synthetic vanilla fragrance oils. These oils are manufactured to mimic the scent of vanilla and are often used in situations where the natural essential oil is too expensive or not practical.