Coriander Essential Oil

Warmth from the Seed

Coriander seed essential oil surprises everyone who expects the leaf. Distilled from the ripe seeds of Coriandrum sativum, it is woody, softly spicy, and almost floral, a gentle warmth that has seasoned perfumes and gins alike for centuries.

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Bring the Warmth In

Diffuser & Home Scent

Warm coriander rounds out bright citrus and floral diffuser blends, adding a soft spice note without overwhelming the room.

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Soap & Skincare

Diluted into cold-process soap or lotion, coriander seed oil lends a rounded, spicy warmth that pairs beautifully with citrus and florals.

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Candles & Home Fragrance

Add a subtle spice-cupboard note to autumn and winter candle pours without tipping into predictable holiday territory.

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Bulk & Wholesale

Soap houses, candle studios, and perfumers order coriander oil starting at 5 lbs, each batch backed by the published lab report.

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Test the Aroma, Then Order More

Coriander Essential Oil 0.5 oz Trial Vial
0.5 oz
$10.92

A 0.5 oz bottle is enough to test coriander's warmth in a diffuser blend before committing further.

 Coriander Essential Oil 16 oz Studio Batch
16 oz
$147.73

Sixteen ounces covers a full test run of soap, candles, or a signature diffuser blend for your studio.

 Coriander Essential Oil 5 lbs Production Start
5 lbs
$589.55

At 5 lbs, per-ounce cost drops well below the sample sizes, the point where production math starts working.
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About Coriander Essential Oil

Coriander essential oil is steam-distilled from the crushed ripe seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Rich in naturally occurring linalool, the same aromatic found in lavender, the seed oil trades the leaf's pungency for a rounded, welcoming warmth.

The aroma is sweetly spicy, woody, and lightly floral, with echoes of citrus peel and fresh bread spice. It is a versatile middle note that mingles happily with bergamot, black pepper, cypress, and jasmine, and it famously flavors classic gin botanicals.

Use coriander oil to warm up citrus diffuser blends, to add a soft spice note to homemade soaps and lotions when diluted, and to give candle projects a subtle spice-cupboard glow without tipping into holiday cliche.

Seed to Still to Bottle

Seed Harvest

Ripe coriander seeds are gathered once they've dried and browned on the plant, ready for the still.

Cleaning & Sorting

The harvested seed is cleaned of stems and debris, then sorted before it ever reaches the still.

Steam Distillation

Crushed seed is steam-distilled, releasing the linalool-rich oil that carries coriander's warm, woody, spicy character.

Lab Testing

Every batch is lab-tested before bottling, and the results become the certificate of analysis for that run.

Bottling & Storage

The tested oil is bottled and stored away from heat and light to protect its aroma until it ships.

What the Seed Confirms

Coriander oil is simple to check because it comes from one plant and one process: steam distillation of Coriandrum sativum seed. That leaves little room for the kind of unlabeled blending that shows up in cheaper spice fragrance oils.

The certificate of analysis for our current batch is available on this site, so you can see the lab results behind the bottle you're ordering before you place a bulk order.

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Coriander Seed Oil vs. Bottled Spice Fragrance

True Coriander OilBottled Spice Fragrance
SourceSteam-distilled from real coriander seedSynthesized from chemical aroma compounds
AromaWarm, woody, and softly spicy, true to the seedOften a flat, one-note spice smell
CompositionA complex natural blend the plant itself producedA handful of isolated synthetic molecules
DocumentationBatch-tested with a published lab reportRarely tested or disclosed to buyers
Best forMakers who want a genuine botanical noteBuyers who only need a cheap spice smell

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The Facts Behind This Bottle

1 Species

Only Coriandrum sativum goes into this oil, never a blend of species.

Seed

The oil is distilled from the plant's ripe seed, not the leaf.

Steam-Distilled

Steam distillation, and no other method, extracts this oil from the seed.

100% Pure

Bottled pure and undiluted, with nothing added to stretch the batch.

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Warm Recipes to Try Next

From perfume to soap to a signature diffuser blend, these projects show coriander's warm spice at work.

DIY Coriander Perfume: Spicy Citrus Cologne Recipes to Mix at Home

DIY Coriander Perfume: Spicy Citrus Cologne Recipes to Mix at Home

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How to Blend Coriander Essential Oil into Cold-Process Soap: A Ratio Guide

How to Blend Coriander Essential Oil into Cold-Process Soap: A Ratio Guide

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Sunlit Spice: A Signature Coriander Diffuser Blend for Bright Rooms

Sunlit Spice: A Signature Coriander Diffuser Blend for Bright Rooms

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Coriander and Bergamot: Blending a Perfect Citrus Spice Pairing

Coriander and Bergamot: Blending a Perfect Citrus Spice Pairing

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Warmth in Volume for Your Workshop

Soap houses, candle studios, and independent perfumers use small bottles to nail a formula, then move to pound-scale orders once the recipe is set. Sizes from 5 lbs to 400 lbs come from the same production run as our 0.5 oz bottle, with that run's lab report posted right here on the site.

Soap Houses

Coriander's warm spice rounds out cold-process bars without a synthetic edge, and pound orders keep costs predictable.

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Candle Studios

A spice-forward pour needs consistent oil batch after batch, and larger sizes make that easier to plan around.

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Perfumers & Formulators

Coriander's citrus-spice profile is a workhorse middle note, and buying by the larger size keeps a signature accord affordable.

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Coriander Essential Oil 5 lbs
5 lbs
$589.55
$117.91 per lb
Save 17% Coriander Essential Oil 25 lbs
25 lbs
$2,492.78
$99.71 per lb
Save 20% Coriander Essential Oil 100 lbs
100 lbs
$7,735.58
$77.36 per lb
Save 23% Coriander Essential Oil 400 lbs
400 lbs
$26,653.06
$66.63 per lb
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Good to Know

How fast will my order ship? ▾
Most orders leave our warehouse within 1 to 2 business days. Bulk sizes of 5 lbs and up sometimes need a little extra handling time before they go out. Checkout runs through our secure Shopify store, so payment and shipping details stay protected.
Where does this oil come from and how is it made? ▾
This oil is steam-distilled from the ripe, crushed seed of Coriandrum sativum, not the leafy cilantro plant most people picture. That seed-only process is what gives it a rounded, warm, woody character instead of cilantro's sharp, green smell.
How can I check that this oil is actually pure? ▾
Every batch we bottle is lab-tested, and the certificate of analysis for the current run is posted on this site rather than kept private. The Purity section above walks through exactly what that report covers and how to read it.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.