Before making a caramel essential oil blend, we first have to ask – what exactly does caramel smell like? In the simplest terms, caramel is the sweet, rich aroma of cooked sugar. Plain white sugar doesn’t have a strong smell on its own, but the real magic happens when it’s heated. Cooking sugar causes it to develop the more complex aromas, rich flavours, and characteristic golden colour we all associate with caramel. This process, known as caramelization, is also what makes caramel smell so good!
