Cajeput Essential Oil

Island-Fresh Paperbark

Cajeput is tea tree's brighter, sweeter cousin. Steam-distilled from the leaves of Melaleuca cajuputi, the paperbark tree of Indonesia and Southeast Asia, it delivers a fresh, camphorous aroma with a fruity softness that makes it a favorite in clean-scented home blends.

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⚗ Small-batch distillation
🌳 Melaleuca cajuputi from Indonesia
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Put Cajeput to Work

Fresh-Air Diffusing

Start diffuser blends and DIY sprays with a crisp, camphor-cool top note that clears stale indoor air fast.

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Soap & Candle Benches

Add a clean, penetrating edge to cold-process soap and candle pours where a sharp, fresh scent matters.

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Custom Blending & Layering

Pair cajeput with eucalyptus, pine, lavender, or citrus to build crisp, camphoraceous accords for any project.

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Bulk & Wholesale Supply

Order by the pound once your formula is set, with the same batch documentation covering every size.

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From Sample Bottle to Production Order

Cajeput Essential Oil 0.5 oz Evaluation Bottle
0.5 oz
$9.26

Smell and test cajeput's crisp, fruity-camphorous top note before committing to a larger blend or batch.

 Cajeput Essential Oil 16 oz Pilot Batch
16 oz
$63.41

Run a real test batch of diffuser blends, sprays, or soap pours before scaling to a production size.

 Cajeput Essential Oil 5 lbs First Production Size
5 lbs
$219.37

Move into steady soap, candle, or diffuser production at a lower per-ounce cost than the smaller bottles.
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About Cajeput Essential Oil

Cajeput essential oil is steam-distilled from the fresh leaves and twigs of Melaleuca cajuputi, a tall paperbark tree that thrives in the wetlands of Indonesia, Vietnam, and Australia. Island distillers have produced it for centuries, and its name comes from the Malay for white wood.

The aroma is fresh and penetrating with a camphor-like coolness, softened by a sweet, fruity undertone that sets it apart from harsher leaf oils. It plays a crisp top-note role and combines naturally with eucalyptus, pine, lavender, and citrus.

Around the house, cajeput freshens diffuser blends and DIY surface sprays, lends a clean edge to homemade soaps, and works into diluted massage and bath blends where a cool, invigorating scent is the goal.

How Paperbark Becomes Oil

Leaf Harvest

Fresh leaves and twigs are gathered from Melaleuca cajuputi trees growing in Indonesia's wetlands.

Sorting & Prep

Harvested plant material is sorted and prepared to feed an even, consistent steam distillation run.

Steam Distillation

Leaves and twigs are steam-distilled to draw out the oil's fresh, camphor-cool aromatic compounds.

Lab Testing

Each distilled batch is lab-tested and the results are compiled into a published certificate of analysis.

Bottling & Storage

The finished oil is bottled 100% pure and undiluted, then stored to protect its fresh top notes.

Batch Documentation, Not Guesswork

Cajeput is easy to cut with cheaper leaf oils or synthetic fragrance and still smell roughly similar, so documentation matters more than marketing language. Every batch we bottle is lab-tested, and the current batch's certificate of analysis is published right here on this page.

That certificate lets you confirm the oil is genuinely distilled from Melaleuca cajuputi and bottled 100% pure and undiluted, not stretched with fillers. Soap houses and formulators building repeatable batches can check that paper trail before ordering more.

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Cajeput Oil vs. Synthetic Fragrance Oil

Steam-Distilled CajeputSynthetic Fragrance Oil
SourceDistilled from real Melaleuca cajuputi leavesBlended in a lab from synthetic aroma chemicals
AromaFresh, cool, fruity-camphorous, naturally complexSingle-note approximation, often flatter or harsher
CompositionBottled 100% pure and undilutedTypically diluted in a carrier or solvent base
DocumentationBatch-tested with a published certificate of analysisRarely comes with any batch documentation
Best forCraft projects where authentic botanical scent mattersLow-cost fragrance where origin isn't a priority

Rooted in One Paperbark Species

1 species

Sourced from a single species, Melaleuca cajuputi, never blended with lookalikes

Indonesia

Distilled from paperbark trees grown in Indonesia's coastal wetlands

Leaves & twigs

Only the fresh leaves and twigs go into every distillation run

Steam-distilled

Produced by steam distillation, the traditional method for this oil

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Projects From Real Makers

See how other makers use cajeput in soap, candles, colognes, and everyday DIY projects.

8 Craft Projects Where Cajeput Oil Earns Its Place on the Bench

8 Craft Projects Where Cajeput Oil Earns Its Place on the Bench

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DIY Cajeput Solid Cologne Bar: A Pocket-Sized Paperbark Scent

DIY Cajeput Solid Cologne Bar: A Pocket-Sized Paperbark Scent

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DIY Cleaning Spray with Cajeput: A Fresh Scent for Every Surface

DIY Cleaning Spray with Cajeput: A Fresh Scent for Every Surface

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Cajeput Blending Guide: Crisp Camphoraceous Accords for Diffuser and DIY

Cajeput Blending Guide: Crisp Camphoraceous Accords for Diffuser and DIY

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Cajeput Oil, Sourced by the Pound

Soap houses, candle studios, and independent perfumers who build cajeput into repeatable formulas do not want to reorder small bottles every week. Our 5 lb, 25 lb, and 400 lb sizes carry the same lab testing and published certificate of analysis as the 0.5 oz bottle, so scaling a formula up never means scaling your documentation down.

Soap Houses

Build a clean, camphor-cool top note into cold-process bars without reordering every batch.

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Candle Studios

Pour a crisp, fresh scent into soy or wax blends at a volume that matches production runs.

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Perfumers & Formulators

Work cajeput's fruity-camphorous top note into accords and DIY blends at a consistent, testable supply.

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Cajeput Essential Oil 5 lbs
5 lbs
$219.37
$43.87 per lb
Save 21% Cajeput Essential Oil 25 lbs
25 lbs
$895.19
$35.81 per lb
Save 24% Cajeput Essential Oil 400 lbs
400 lbs
$9,307.76
$23.27 per lb
Save 28%
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How fast do orders ship? ▾
Most orders ship within 1 to 2 business days. Bulk sizes of 5 lbs and up may need a little extra handling time before they leave our facility. Checkout runs through our secure Shopify store, so your payment and shipping details stay protected.
Where does this oil come from and how is it made? ▾
Cajeput essential oil is steam-distilled from the fresh leaves and twigs of Melaleuca cajuputi, a paperbark tree grown in Indonesia's wetlands. The leaves are harvested, sorted, and distilled to draw out cajeput's fresh, cool, fruity-camphorous aroma before bottling.
How can I check this oil's purity? ▾
Every batch we bottle is lab-tested, and the current batch's certificate of analysis is published on this page in the purity section above. Check it before you buy so you know exactly what's in the bottle you're ordering.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.