Even in small amounts, clove bud provides a cleansing action that is ideal for home care products and outdoor recipes, including patio sprays and compost bucket additives. Clove bud has a soothing, warming action that can be quite comforting. Proper dilution is key. Clove bud essential oil is dominated (up to 90%) by one constituent, eugenol, which has a pleasant, spicy aroma. It also contains eugenol acetate, a component with soothing properties. Clove bud blends well with vanilla, citrus oils, lemon eucalyptus, citronella, geranium, and vetiver. Clove bud essential oil is generally regarded as a base note oil.