Essential Oil Choices
Bergamot
Bergamot smells citrusy, and somewhat floral.
A member of the lime family, Bergamot has the bright sunniness typical of citrus but with a subtle hint of spice. It is extremely fragrant.
Camphor
Camphor smells fresh, intense, and woody.
It has a very distinctive scent. It is prickly, partly woody, herbal, and spicy, and somewhat earthy.
Chamomile
Chamomile smells crisp, sweet, fruity and herbaceous.
It is relaxing, calming and revitalizing with an intense sweet, delightful aroma that promotes relaxation.
Clary Sage
Clary Sage smells earthy, floral and slightly fruity. It has an intense, full aroma.
It is very tenacious and blends well with citrus oils.
Clove
Clove smells spicy, warming yet slightly bitter. It is also slightly woody in character.
The fragrance is powerful, sweet-spicy, and hot, with fruity top notes.
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus smells fresh, medicinal, woody and earthy.
Eucalyptus is known for its fresh, clean aroma. It adds an airiness with its fresh, green aspects.
Frankincense
Frankincense smells fresh, woody, balsamic, and slightly spicy.
With hints of lemon, it also has a bit of a fruity scent. .
Grapefruit
Grapefruit smells citrusy, yet sour. The aroma is tangy like grapefruit, but yet is sweet.
It is reminiscent to the aroma of the grapefruit rind, but more concentrated.
Lavender
Lavender smells floral, fresh, sweet, and slightly fruity. Its scent is strong and has a somewhat woody, herbal quality.
It has a sharp quality that is quickly recognizable and immediately relaxing for most people.
Lemon
Lemon smells citrusy, like fresh grated lemon peel.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass smells fresh, as the name implies, like lemons, but is slightly earthy.
The scent is described as fresh, lemony, grassy, and sweet. The aroma is pungent.
Myrrh
Myrrh smells warm, earthy, woody and balsamic.
Myrrh has a slight medicinal smell, and is slightly smoky. It also has a a cooling sensation.
Patchouli
Patchouli smells deep, earthy and woody.
Patchouli oil has a strong, slightly sweet scent. It's described as having a dark, musky aroma .
Peppermint
Peppermint smells intensely minty. Its aroma is reminiscent of peppermint candies.
Peppermint has a sharp odor that is cool and refreshing.
Pine Needle
Pine smells fresh, woody, earthy and balsamic.
The aroma is intense and strong, with warm undertones.
Rose Absolute
Rose Absolute smells floral and sweet with an intense, concentrated rose scent.
It has a sweet, deep, mellow, antique aroma. It reminds us of Grandma.
Rosemary
Rosemary smells fresh, earthy, sweet and slightly medicinal.
It has a light, woodsy scent that is quite complex and pleasantly minty.
Tangerine
Tangerine smells citrusy and sweet. Its aroma is similar to that of orange peels but is more concentrated.
Tangerie is most commonly known for its wonderful uplifting and calming scent.
Tea Tree
Tea Tree smells medicinal, fresh, woody, earthy and herbaceous.
Astringent with hints of camphor, the scent is similar to eucalyptus.
Ylang Ylang
Ylang Ylang smells floral and slightly fruity.
It is heady and sweet, with a somewhat exotic fragrance.
