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Cassia Essential Oil

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$9.99
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$22.99
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100% PURE AND NATURAL

Great if you enjoy warm cinnamon-like aromas, bold spicy scent that adds depth to diffusers and blends, and a favorite for soaps, candles & seasonal DIY projects.

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Description

Handcraft Blends Cassia Essential Oil is a 100% pure and natural, steam-distilled oil with a bold cinnamon-like aroma, intense spice, and sweet woody undertones. Made from Cinnamomum cassia sourced from China, it is suited to carefully measured diffuser blends and compatible soaps, candles, and fragrance projects.

Cassia Essential Oil with a Bold Cinnamon-Like Aroma

Cassia has a strong, direct spice character with sweet cinnamon, dry bark, and warm woody notes. Its concentrated aroma can dominate a blend quickly, so introduce it drop by drop and evaluate the fragrance before adding more.

Benefits & Features of Cassia Essential Oil

  • Bold spice aroma – Provides a sweet, cinnamon-like scent with dry bark and woody nuances.
  • Highly concentrated – A small amount gives fragrance blends a clear cassia character.
  • Steam distilled – Produced from Cinnamomum cassia using steam distillation.
  • Versatile fragrance ingredient – Suitable for compatible diffusers, soaps, candles, and tested scent projects.
  • Quality-focused preparation – GC/MS tested and bottled in the USA.

How to Use Cassia Essential Oil in a Diffuser

For a compatible ultrasonic diffuser, follow the device instructions. The current Handcraft Blends directions suggest 2–4 drops per 100 mL of water; because Cassia Essential Oil has an intense aroma, begin at the lowest amount and increase only if needed.

Allow the scent to disperse before adjusting the drop count. Use the diffuser in a well-ventilated area, stop if the aroma causes discomfort, and keep the device where children and pets cannot reach it.

Essential Oils That Blend with Cassia

Handcraft Blends Cassia Essential Oil pairs well with Cedarwood, Clove, Frankincense, Grapefruit, Lemon, Orange, Sandalwood, and Ylang Ylang essential oils. Begin with Cassia as the smallest part of the blend so its powerful cinnamon-like character does not overpower the other notes.

Orange, Lemon, or Grapefruit creates a brighter composition. Cedarwood, Sandalwood, and Frankincense add a woody or resinous base, while Ylang Ylang provides floral contrast. Clove creates an especially strong spice blend and should also be measured conservatively.

Cassia Essential Oil for Soap, Candles & DIY Fragrance

Before adding Cassia Essential Oil to soap, wax, or another fragrance base, confirm compatibility and follow the supplier’s usage-rate and temperature guidance. Prepare a small test batch because heat, base composition, and curing can change the final scent.

For products intended for skin contact, do not rely on a general household dilution. Use the current product SDS, the applicable IFRA category limit, and a professionally verified formula for the exact product type.

Important Information for Topical Formulas

Cassia is a highly concentrated spice oil and may cause skin sensitivity. It should not be treated as a general-purpose body, facial, hair, or scalp oil and should never be applied undiluted.

Do not add Cassia Essential Oil directly to shampoo, lotion, or a carrier oil using an estimated number of drops. Any leave-on or rinse-off personal-care product should follow the category-specific safety limit for its intended use. Patch test only a correctly formulated finished product.

How Is Cassia Different from Cinnamon, Clove & Nutmeg?

Cassia is known for a bold, sweet, immediately recognizable cinnamon-like aroma. Compared with the finer and somewhat drier character commonly associated with Ceylon cinnamon, cassia usually smells stronger and more direct. Clove has a sharper clove-bud profile, while nutmeg is rounder, softer, and more earthy-spicy. Choose cassia when a blend needs a prominent cinnamon note.

Why Choose Handcraft Blends Cassia Essential Oil?

  • 100% pure and natural Cassia essential oil
  • Botanical name: Cinnamomum cassia
  • Steam distilled
  • Bold, sweet, cinnamon-like scent
  • Sourced from China
  • GC/MS tested
  • Amber glass bottle with a glass dropper
  • Bottled in the USA

Warning: For external use only. Do not ingest or apply undiluted. Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, sensitive areas, and damaged skin. Cassia may cause skin sensitivity; use it in topical products only within verified category-specific limits. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Discontinue use if discomfort occurs.

Cassia essential oil 4oz amber bottle with dropper, labeled 100% pure and natural, cinnamon illustration
Amber glass bottle of cassia essential oil with dropper, cinnamon graphic on label
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Cassia essential oil bottle held in hand with cinnamon sticks, star anise, and product benefits text.
Cassia Essential Oil
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About this oil

Product details

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Botanical name

Cinnamomum Cassia

Ingredients

Cassia

Method

Steam Distilled

Scent

Spicy

Used for

Hair and Breathe

Sourced from

China

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Every batch of Handcraft Blends oils is tested by a third-party lab before it ships. These are the reports on file for this product.

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How to use

Cassia Essential Oil has a warm, spicy, cinnamon-like aroma that feels grounding and invigorating. In small, well-diluted amounts, it’s sometimes used in scalp and hair care blends for its stimulating feel, as well as in aromatic routines when you want a cozy, warming scent.

  1. Diffuse cassia oil using about 2–4 drops per 100 mL of water to create a warm, comforting atmosphere. Because the aroma is strong, it blends well with citrus or woody oils to soften and balance the scent.

  2. Cassia essential oil is very potent and must be heavily diluted before skin or scalp use. For general topical or scalp blends, keep dilution low — up to 0.5–1% (about 3–6 drops per ounce / 30 mL of carrier oil). When used for the scalp, mix well with a carrier oil and massage gently, then wash out as part of a pre-wash routine.

Good to know

Warning: For external use only. Cassia essential oil is highly concentrated and can be irritating if not properly diluted. Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas. Patch test before first use, especially for scalp application, and discontinue if irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

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Customers praised this potent cinnamon oil for its "strong good smell" and versatility in diffusers, crafts, and pain relief. Many noted "a few drops goes a very long way." However, one customer experienced severe skin irritation. Shoppers appreciated the quality, value, and effectiveness for aromatherapy, pest deterrence, and DIY products.

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  • 4 stars: 3 (3%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (1%)
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Woody
Interesting scent, long lasting, low viscocity

This cassia oil is not what I expected. I am accustomed to cassia oil smelling very similar to cinnamon, this product, however, smells only slightly cinnamon adjacent. The fragrance of this oil smells, yeasty, slightly woody and sweet, with a slightly sour note that has a hint of cinnamon character to it. It smells almost exactly like Italian panettone bread, except with a woody background. I used the oil in a diffuser and I was initially on the fence, but after a few minutes, I found myself feeling a bit queasy from the smell. So ultimately, I dislike the fragrance, but since scent preferences are subjective, someone else may like it. At least it doesnt smell synthetic. The oil on the diffuser pad remained pungent for about three days. The viscosity is very thin for an oil and I was initially concerned that it would not disperse in carrier oil. But after adding a few drops to sweet almond oil and shaking it, the cassia oil blended evenly into the carrier oil and showed no signs of separating. At four ounces, the bottle is quite large and since cassia oil can be irritating if not highly diluted, if this is used for topical application with a carrier oil, the bottle should last for a very long time. The dropper top is a nice addition, making it easy to use.

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Amelia
Smells different than cinnamon

This product comes in a very nice amber glass bottle with both a regular lid and a glass dropper. This is important to not only appropriately preserve the product but also to ensure that there are no leaks. The included glass dropper makes it very easy to measure out the product for consistent usage. When I first saw this, I thought cassia was the same as cinnamon, but it doesn't appear to be the case. It doesn't smell BAD. I'm going to be honest, when I first got it, I didn't really like the smell and then it kind of grew on me. The listing said it can help cleanse the scalp so I mixed a few drops (4 drops might have been too much but then again I have long hair and use a giant palm full of shampoo) into my shampoo portion and massaged into my scalp and hair. It did indeed feel very refreshing and smelled good! Although, it did overpower the light natural lavender scent from my shampoo! The feeling of using this cassia oil on my scalp is similar to using another "refreshing" essential oil such as peppermint. I'm mentioning that one because I feel more people would know what peppermint oil feels like more than cassia oil. Assuming since it feels that way on the scalp, it would probably burn if it comes in contact with your mucous membranes so keep it away from those! I do have a cat and found out that this oil is actually toxic for them like most essential oils are so while this one is pretty versatile, I will not be using it in other areas other than the master bathroom that my cat doesn't ever go near. It makes great aromatherapy by itself or mixed with other essential oils in the shower by just dropping a few drops on the shower floor and letting the scent be diffused by the shower steam! This scent almost makes a great "before you go" oil by dropping 2-3 drops into your toilet. You or your guest then won't smell anything unpleasant. I prefer natural vs any toxic artificial fragrance you get in most store bought items. This is a big bottle that will last you a long time so it's definitely good value. If you have cats though, please be careful that they aren't around in the areas you use this because while there's not immediate effects from just smelly it, it can cause them long term health issues that eventually lead to death. Just leaving a friendly warning. I would not have ordered this have I known this prior, but for now will only use sparingly in the master bath. Everywhere else is free range for my sweet indoor cat. Give it a shot if you don't own cats though. You might love it!

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Andry Garca prmvdeo
Definitely my favorite so far

Really love it, would definitely buy it again,

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Fatima
Disappointed and in pain

I brought this cinnamon oil to smell to relax and now parts of my face are swollen. My lips have been hurting and been like this for 2 days and one of my eyes can barely open

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Gina
Don't for g st to order

Great scent when you have to close up your house.

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Grammie J
Great product.

Fast delivery,great fragrance, will order from them again.fast delivery.

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Chris N. Nice
Thks

Thks

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Kate Dean
Exactly as described

I use this oil in craft products and its helped with relaxation and anxiety which in turn Eliminated my pain from stress

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kenya Pratt
Smells good

It was good

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Joanna
MUY BUENO

Tiene muy buen olor

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Sara Fernandez
Smells Great

It;s a small bottle just to let you know. It smells great and is not too oily. I am using it in my anointing oil that I make and sell.

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Karline
It was on time

Just the ingredient needed to mixed and make my anointing oil

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wendy franco
Buen precio y calidad

He comprado muchos aceites esenciales, este tiene mucho ms cantidad en relacin al precio y buena calidad

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Bishop N
Could not stand the scents

Good price do

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Erich Davison
Great oil, good smell!!! A

Strong good smell! A

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DIANNE
Excelente

Excelente muy contento con el producto Lleg antes de tiempo Gracias

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Laurie
Powerful

I add a few drops to my lotion and I'm not going to lie, it heats up your skin. But I use it to help lower my sugar so I have learned that it doesn't feel as hot when you put it on your feet. If you put it on your arms and legs you're going to feel it

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Tina T.
Love it!

The smell is great, it doesn't take much to fill the house with this scent!

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Iwona K.
Excellent!

Amazing scent and the perfect addition to my home composed Thieves Oil. Very nice.

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Jo D.
Smells really nice.

Very nice cinnamon smell.

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ShyLita73
Love it

This smells GREAT in my diffuser. I will be purchasing again.

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Lisa Phillips
love it!

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Mrswags101
Bye bye pesky pest

Wish it came in a 4 ounce bottle. We have had a pest problem and this pisses them off and keeps them away.

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Steven Bowdish
Works

Like a good product

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Chris
oil

Beautiful smell. Makes the room smell great.

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Lonelydad
Very nice cinnamon scent

I bought this to use in the small Vermont oil lantern I purchased, as I wanted something cinnamon-scented. Since that is not the major intended use, the bottle is not set up to just pour. Nevertheless, it was easy to remove the dispensing insert, and just access the liquid. I must say just a few ml is more than sufficient to produce a nice scent with my lamp. At that usage rate, this small bottle should last me a long time.

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Frederico
Perfect

It was really what I was waiting.

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Jill P.
Loved the scent

Worked for my mixture. Lovely scent. I can tell it is a quality product.

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LaShonda Russell
Great smell!

I am happy with this cinnamon essential oil. I use it in my diffuser and can smell cinnamon very well.

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Kim Lee
Smells great

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