Compare essential oil samples by product identity, ingredients and packaging origin. A small volume can limit the size of a purchase, but does not identify the contents. Keep the complete name and seller details before ordering.
Identify what the sample contains
Ask whether it is a factory miniature or a seller-decanted sample. Request the full ingredients and the connection to the original product. For a decanted sample, ask how batch and date information are retained and which storage conditions apply.
Two samples are not identical solely because both names contain "lavender". One may describe a single essential oil, while the other is a finished formula with a carrier. Compare ingredients before quantity and price.
The eoASSIST oil reference
Search for oils by name and open their reference entries.
A sample comparison record
| Field | What to request |
|---|---|
| Product | Complete trade name and botanical identity |
| Ingredients | All ingredients, including any carrier |
| Packaging | Factory miniature or decanted sample, with its marking |
| Traceability | Manufacturer and available batch identifier |
| Quantity and cost | Volume in ml, item price and delivery separately |
Leave missing fields blank and ask about them. Do not import details from a similar full-size bottle until the seller confirms that the sample belongs to that exact product.
Compare unit cost
Price per ml is the item price divided by its stated volume in ml. Compare equivalent compositions and account for delivery separately. A lower total payment does not necessarily mean a lower unit cost.
Check whether the quantity is given in ml or only in drops. Without a confirmed volume, do not convert drops to ml using a universal factor. This article does not establish a dose for trying a product.
Keep the comparison useful
Save the seller page and the corresponding reference name in eoASSIST alongside the sample details. Use the label checklist for packaging. Keep a personal scent impression separate from confirmed ingredients.
Basis for the worksheet
Identification fields were compared with Correct Labelling in the IFA guide, checked on 11 November 2026. The comparison table and unit-cost formula are our own editorial work. We did not verify seller prices, sample authenticity or a particular purchase offer.
The eoASSIST oil reference
Search for oils by name and open their reference entries.