Star Child Love Potion No. 9 Massage Oil 100ml • Sensual, Romantic & Alluring

Love Potion No. 9 Massage Oil is a rich aromatic body oil created for sensual massage, romantic evenings and intentional self-care.

Made in Glastonbury, this 100ml Star Child blend combines Sweet Almond Oil and Apricot Kernel Oil with Tuberose Absolute, Labdanum, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Bergamot, Petitgrain, Cardamom and Ho Wood.

The fragrance is warm, floral and resinous with darker woody, earthy and gently spicy undertones. Tuberose gives the blend its opulent floral heart, Labdanum adds amber-like depth, Patchouli creates a darker base and Sandalwood rounds the composition into a smoother, lingering body fragrance.

Star Child also associates Love Potion No. 9 with Venus and Mars, bringing together symbolic themes of love, attraction, beauty, passion and embodied presence.

Product Details

  • Product: Love Potion No. 9 Massage Oil
  • Brand: Star Child
  • Size: 100ml
  • Type: Aromatic botanical massage and body oil
  • Base Oils: Sweet Almond Oil and Apricot Kernel Oil
  • Aromatic Ingredients: Sandalwood, Bergamot, Petitgrain, Tuberose Absolute, Labdanum Resinoid, Cardamom, Ho Wood and Patchouli
  • Additional Ingredient: Vitamin E
  • Texture: Silky, nourishing and suited to slow massage
  • Aroma: Rich, warm, floral, resinous, woody and gently spicy
  • Use: Massage, body oil and ritual anointing
  • Associations: Romance, sensuality, attraction and personal ritual
  • Magical Correspondences: Venus and Mars
  • Origin: Bottled in Glastonbury, United Kingdom
  • Internal Use: No

Contains Sweet Almond Oil.

Aroma & Blend Character

Love Potion No. 9 has a layered fragrance built around rich florals, resins, woods and spice.

Tuberose Absolute provides the lush floral centre. Labdanum introduces balsamic, amber-like warmth, while Patchouli adds earthy depth.

Sandalwood gives the blend a smooth woody base, Cardamom adds gentle spice, and Bergamot and Petitgrain lift the heavier ingredients with fresher citrus-green notes.

Ho Wood helps bridge the floral and woody sides of the composition, giving the finished blend a softer, more rounded character.

Massage Texture & Skin Feel

Sweet Almond Oil and Apricot Kernel Oil create a smooth base with enough glide for slow massage.

These oils help soften and condition the skin while carrying the aromatic ingredients evenly across the body.

Unlike the Love Potion No. 9 Bath Oil, this version is designed specifically for direct body application and massage rather than dispersing through bath water.

About Star Child Glastonbury

Star Child Glastonbury is a UK brand known for incense, essential oils, bath oils, massage oils and ritual preparations inspired by traditional plant lore and contemporary magical practice.

Its massage oils combine botanical carrier oils with essential oils, absolutes, resinoids and symbolic correspondences.

Love Potion No. 9 belongs to the more sensual side of the range, with a fragrance centred on floral richness, resinous warmth and intimate aromatic atmosphere.

Love Potion No. 9 Massage Oil • Tuberose, Labdanum & Sensual Body Ritual

Love Potion No. 9 combines several of natural perfumery's richest aromatic materials into a slow, warm massage blend.

Its purpose is to create a sensual atmosphere through touch, fragrance and intentional time together.

It should not be presented as causing sexual arousal, changing libido or producing emotional intimacy automatically.

What it can do well is provide glide for massage, condition the skin and create a rich aromatic setting for personal or shared ritual.

Tuberose Absolute

Tuberose Absolute gives the blend its most distinctive floral character.

Its fragrance is creamy, intense and opulent, making it especially important in sensual and evening perfumes.

In contemporary fragrance and ritual traditions, Tuberose is often associated with beauty, attraction and sensuality.

These associations arise from scent and symbolism rather than a guaranteed aphrodisiac effect.

Labdanum & Patchouli

Labdanum contributes deep balsamic warmth and an amber-like resinous quality.

Patchouli adds an earthy, darker base note that helps anchor the sweeter floral materials.

Together, they give the massage oil greater depth and persistence on the skin.

This pairing also differentiates Love Potion No. 9 from lighter floral massage oils that disappear quickly after application.

Sandalwood, Cardamom & Ho Wood

Sandalwood brings smooth woody depth and helps connect the floral and resinous elements.

Cardamom adds warmth and gentle spice, while Ho Wood contributes a soft floral-woody note.

The result is sensual without relying entirely on sweetness.

Venus & Mars Correspondences

Star Child associates this massage oil with Venus and Mars.

Within modern Western magical practice, Venus represents love, beauty, pleasure, attraction and harmony.

Mars is associated with passion, action, vitality and physical drive.

Together, these correspondences give the blend its romantic-but-fiery identity.

They are symbolic associations rather than physiological effects.

Sensual Massage & Intimacy

For shared massage, warm a small amount between the palms before applying with slow, even movements.

The oil's combination of glide and fragrance makes it particularly suited to unhurried massage where touch and atmosphere matter more than therapeutic pressure.

The blend may help create a more intentional setting for closeness, but it should not be described as improving sexual function, emotional openness or relationship quality.

Personal Body Ritual

Love Potion No. 9 can also be used alone as a scented body oil or personal ritual blend.

Massage a small amount into the skin and focus on comfort, presence or self-appreciation.

A simple reflection might be:

What helps me feel more present in my body?

or

Where can I allow more pleasure into ordinary life?

The fragrance provides the sensory setting while the meaning comes from the practice itself.

Ritual Anointing

The oil may also be used symbolically for ritual anointing where appropriate.

Apply a very small amount to suitable areas of skin while setting an intention around love, confidence, attraction or personal presence.

Avoid sensitive intimate areas, mucous membranes and broken skin.

Quick FAQs

What does Love Potion No. 9 Massage Oil smell like?
Rich, floral, resinous and earthy with warm woody and gently spicy undertones.

What are the main aromatic ingredients?
Tuberose Absolute, Labdanum, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Bergamot, Petitgrain, Cardamom and Ho Wood.

What carrier oils does it contain?
Sweet Almond Oil and Apricot Kernel Oil.

Is it designed for sensual massage?
Yes. It is formulated as a fragranced massage and body oil with a warm, romantic aromatic character.

Is it an aphrodisiac?
It is better described as a sensual aromatic blend. It should not be expected to alter libido or sexual function.

What do Venus and Mars represent?
They are Star Child's magical correspondences for love, attraction, beauty, passion and action.

Can it be used as a body oil?
Yes, where suitable for your skin. Apply a small amount and patch test first if you are sensitive.

Can it be used on intimate areas?
Avoid mucous membranes and highly sensitive intimate areas unless the current product label specifically states otherwise.

Does it contain nuts?
It contains Sweet Almond Oil, so anyone with a relevant nut allergy should check suitability carefully before use.

Care & Safety

For external use only.

Do not ingest.

Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, highly sensitive intimate areas and broken or irritated skin.

Patch test before first use, especially if you have sensitive or reactive skin.

Contains Sweet Almond Oil.

The supplied guidance advises against use during pregnancy.

Because the blend contains several concentrated aromatic ingredients, follow the current product label if taking medication, managing a health condition or using the product on particularly sensitive skin.

Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Please Note

References to love, attraction, passion, Venus, Mars or sensual ritual describe fragrance, symbolism and contemporary magical associations.

They are not guarantees of sexual arousal, romantic attraction, emotional intimacy or relationship outcomes.

Love Potion No. 9 Massage Oil is intended as an aromatic massage, body-care and personal ritual product.

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