Sensory analysis of several aromatherapy scented candle formulations using cinnamon essential oil

Cinnamon is a spice plant that contains aromatic compounds that function as aromatherapy. Cinnamon essential oil produced by distillation process from cinnamon bark. Aromatherapy scented candle is derivative products that can be produced with the addition of cinnamon essential oil. Inhaled aromatherapy candles can relieve stress, increase mood and eliminate unpleasant room odors. The purpose of this study was to know the volatile compounds of cinnamon essential oil, and to obtain the best formulation of cinnamon aromatherapy scented candle through sensory analysis. Volatile compounds were detected using the Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). Aromatherapy scented candle is made in five formulations with the different cinnamon essential oil quantity. The parameters of sensory analysis were color, unburnt candle scent, burnt candle scent and overall acceptability. The data from sensory analysis is processed statistically, then proceed with the Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) if the significance value is less than 0.05. The results showed that volatile compounds found in cinnamon essential oil were 42.09% for (Z)-3-Phenylacrylaldehyde, 2-Propenal, 3-phenyl-Cinnamaldehyde, 24.33% for 4H-Thiopyran, and 13.14% for Propylene Glycol. The best formulation of cinnamon aromatherapy scented candle is A4, in the parameters of unburnt candle scent, burnt candle scent, and overall acceptability get the highest point of 6.47, 6.07 and 6.43 respectively. As for color parameter, the A3 formulation received the highest point of 6.40.