Blending Essential Oils – Perfume Notes
When combining scents, it is best to include a range of ‘perfume notes’ for the most impactful fragrances. Top notes (head) tend to be light, dissipate quickly, and are often citrusy and aromatic. The middle (heart) and bottom (base) notes of a fragrance are deeper, longer-lasting aromas and could be depicted as earthy. To create a balanced perfume scent, choose from all 3 note categories and have fun experimenting until you find your desired aroma. Learn more about making perfumes using essential oils here.
For topical application always dilute essential oils with a carrier oil (e.g. jojoba, fractionated coconut, etc.) or an alcohol (e.g. vodka, spiced rum, etc.). Also, do a skin test before full application. When using essential oils in an ultrasonic diffuser, do not dilute with a carrier oil. Only use tap water and enjoy the wondrous aromas that you create. Learn more about diluting essential oils.
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| ESSENTIAL OIL | AROMA | MIXES WELL WITH | ATTRIBUTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anise | Licorice-like, spicy | Cedarwood, Lime, Orange, Vanilla | Uplifting, balancing, comforting |
| Atlas Cedar | Sweet, woodsy | Chamomile, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Sandalwood | Grounding, centering, balancing |
| Balsam Fir | Pleasant, woodsy | Frankincense, Myrrh, Pine, Sandalwood | Empowering, balancing |
| Basil | Warm, spicy | Bergamot, Citrus Oils, Hyssop | Uplifting, energizing, purifying |
| Bergamot | Sweet, fruity | Lavender, Nutmeg, Citrus Oils | Lively, inspiring, uplifting |
| Black Pepper | Dry, spicy, sharp | Geranium, Lavender, Frankincense, Citrus and Spice Oils | Warming, stimulating, focusing |
| Camphor | Penetrating, medicinal | Cinnamon, Frankincense, Rosemary | Purifying, energizing, invigorating |
| Cardamom | Spicy, warm | Cedarwood, Clove, Ginger, Orange, Ylang Ylang | Revitalizing, warming |
| Carrot Seed | Earthy, woodsy, sweet | Citrus Oils, Cedarwood, Lavender, Geranium | Soothing, rejuvenating, grounding |
| Cedarwood | Warm, woodsy, balsamic | Cypress, Juniper, Rose, Sandalwood | Strengthening, empowering |
| Chamomile | Intense, sweet, delightful | Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon, Tea Tree | Relaxing, calming, revitalizing |
| Cinnamon Bark | Warm, spicy | Clove, Nutmeg, Ginger, Vanilla | Warming, comforting, energizing |
| Cinnamon Cassia | Warm, spicy | Clove, Ginger, Orange | Warming, stimulating, refreshing |
| Citronella | Pungent, musky, citrus-like | Cedarwood, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass | Clarifying, freshening, purifying |
| Clary Sage | Herbaceous, lavender-like | Frankincense, Patchouli, Lime, Pine | Focusing, stimulating, balancing |
| Clove | Warm, pungent | Geranium, Ginger, Lavender, Lemon | Warming, soothing, comforting |
| Cypress | Sweet balsamic, warm overtones | Cedarwood, Citrus Oils, Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang | Balancing, clarifying, centering |
| Eucalyptus Globulus | Strong aromatic, camphoraceous | Cedarwood, Cypress, Rosemary, Thyme | Revitalizing, invigorating, clarifying |
| Eucalyptus Radiata | Fresh, camphoraceous, slightly sweet and minty | Cinnamon, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Lavender, Clove | Repelling, clarifying, cleansing |
| Frankincense | Mild camphoraceous and citrus | Balsam Fir Needle, Myrrh, Orange, Sandalwood | Relaxing, focusing, centering |
| Geranium | Subtly sweet, floral | Clary Sage, Peppermint, Rose | Purifying, soothing, normalizing |
| Ginger | Spicy, warm | Clove, Citrus Oils, Eucalyptus, Patchouli | Balancing, clarifying, stabilizing |
| Grapefruit | Sweet, citrus | Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Thyme | Purifying, cheerful, uplifting |
| Juniper Berry | Floral | Cypress, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Sage | Restoring, empowering, balancing |
| Lavender | Floral | Lemongrass, Peppermint, Marjoram, Tea Tree | Soothing, normalizing, balancing |
| Lemon | Fresh lemon peel | Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Lavender | Refreshing, cheerful, uplifting |
| Lemon Eucalyptus | Citronella-like with subtle floral undertones | Geranium, Lavender, Cedarwood, Rosemary, Mint Oils | Refreshing, cleansing, stimulating |
| Lemongrass | Strong, lemon-like | Citrus Oils, Geranium, Marjoram, Thyme | Purifying, stimulating, cleansing |
| Lime | Fresh citrus lime | Citrus Oils, Sage, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Clove | Uplifting, refreshing, elating |
| Marjoram | Camphoraceous, slightly medicinal | Basil, Clary Sage, Rosemary, Thyme | Normalizing, comforting, warming |
| Myrrh | Musky, warm | Frankincense, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla | Focusing, centering, meditative |
| Nutmeg | Spicy, nutty, soft, sweet aroma | Cinnamon, Clove, Orange, Vanilla | Energizing, stimulating, warming |
| Orange | Fresh, sweet orange peel | Citrus Oils, Clove, Cinnamon, Nutmeg | Refreshing, uplifting, invigorating |
| Oregano | Spicy, camphoraceous | Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Spearmint | Purifying, comforting, invigorating |
| Patchouli | Musky, earthy | Cedarwood, Geranium, Lavender, Lemongrass | Romantic, soothing, stimulating |
| Peppermint | Fresh, strong mint | Eucalyptus, Juniper, Pine, Rosemary | Revitalizing, invigorating, cooling |
| Pine | Balsamic, pine scent | Balsam Fir Needle, Cedarwood, Juniper Berry, Rosemary | Purifying, cleansing, refreshing |
| Rosemary | Warm, camphoraceous | Bergamot, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Thyme | Purifying, uplifting |
| Sage | Warm, camphoraceous | Citrus Oils, Hyssop, Lavender, Rosemary | Normalizing, balancing, soothing |
| Spearmint | Refreshing, minty | Bergamot, Lavender, Lime, Rosemary | Cooling, invigorating, stimulating |
| Spike Lavender | Herbaceous, floral, fresh | Florals, Pine, Tea Tree, Balsam Fir Needle | Clarifying, balancing, comforting |
| Tangerine | Pleasant, orange-like | Cinnamon, Citrus Oils, Nutmeg, Vanilla | Cheerful, inspiring, invigorating |
| Tea Tree | Potent, warm, spicy | Basil, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Lavender, Thyme | Cleansing, purifying, renewing |
| Thyme, White | Pleasant, pungent | Basil, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram | Uplifting, empowering, clarifying |
| Turmeric | Spicy, earthy, warm | Cardamom, Ginger, Frankincense, Lavender, Sandalwood | Soothing, uplifting, balancing |
| Vetiver | Sweet, earthy, woodsy | Bergamot, Black Pepper, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang | Grounding, relaxing, balancing |
| Wintergreen | Warm, sweet | Eucalyptus, Lemon, Peppermint, Tangerine | Stimulating, refreshing, uplifting |
| Ylang Ylang Extra | Pleasant, floral | Citrus Oils, Clove, Jasmine, Patchouli, Rose | Soothing, romantic, comforting |
| BLEND | AROMA | MIXES WELL WITH | ATTRIBUTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Tansy Oil Blend | Sweet, fresh, herbaceous | Clary Sage, Geranium, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Ylang Ylang | Soothing, calming |
| Frankincense Oil Blend | Mild camphoraceous and citrus | Balsam Fir Needle, Myrrh, Orange, Sandalwood | Relaxing, focusing, centering |
| Helichrysum Oil Blend | Sweet, herbaceous, earthy | Lavender, Bergamot, Rose, Cypress | Soothing, rejuvenating, stimulating |
| Jasmine Absolute Blend | Warm, sweet floral | Citrus Oils, Ylang Ylang, Vanilla, Rose | Romantic, relaxing, calming |
| Lavender & Tea Tree | Soft, floral | Eucalyptus, Rose Absolute | Renewing, cleansing, stimulating |
| Lemon & Eucalyptus | Citronella-like | Thyme, Lavender, Rosemary, Lemon | Clarifying, cleansing, invigorating |
| Myrrh Oil Blend | Mild, musky, warm aroma | Frankincense, Patchouli, Sandalwood | Focusing, grounding, meditative |
| Neroli Oil Blend | Deep, floral aroma | Citrus Oils, Chamomile, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang | Calming, soothing, centering |
| Rose Absolute Blend | Pleasant rose | Bergamot, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Sandalwood | Romantic, uplifting, comforting |
| Sandalwood Oil Blend | Subtle, floral, undertones of wood and fruit | Citrus Oils, Frankincense, Jasmine, Vanilla, Lavender | Grounding, focusing, balancing |
| Vanilla Oil Blend | Sweet, warm | Citrus Oils, Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang | Comforting, relaxing, nurturing |
| PURE OIL BLEND | AROMA | BLEND INGREDIENTS | ATTRIBUTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottled Bouquet | Sweet, warm and floral with fresh citrus notes | Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Orange, Patchouli, Cedarwood | Romantic, balancing, calming |
| Candy Cane | Sweet, minty | Peppermint, Vanilla Bean Extract | Refreshing, invigorating |
| Cheer Up Buttercup! | Citrus with light herbal | Bergamot, Orange, Lime, Grapefruit, Lemon | Uplifting, refreshing, energizing |
| Clear the Air | Fresh mint | Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Hyssop, Rosemary | Purifying, cleansing, refreshing |
| Good Morning Sunshine! | Citrus with slightly spicy undertone | Rosemary, Grapefruit, Orange, Peppermint, Cinnamon Bark | Energizing, focusing, soothing |
| Peace & Harmony | Minty floral herb | Peppermint, Patchouli, Orange, Lavender, Basil | Centering, calming, balancing |
| Power to Flowers | Sweet, floral | Ylang Ylang, Orange, Patchouli | Calming, soothing, uplifting |
| Peaceful Sleep | Floral citrus | Orange, Tangerine, Lavender, Chamomile, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood | Calming, relaxing, soothing |
| Pumpkin Spice | Pleasant, sweet spice | Tangerine, Orange, Cinnamon Bark, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Ginger, Clove | Centering, warming, calming |
| Mental Focus | Minty citrus with wintergreen | Lemon, Peppermint, Wintergreen, Basil, Rosemary, Grapefruit | Balancing, centering, focusing |
| Naturally Loveable | Sweet floral citrus | Lemon, Orange, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, Jasmine Absolute | Romantic, comforting, calming |
| Nature’s Shield | Sweet, invigorating, camphoraceous | Clove Bud, Organic Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus, Organic Rosemary | Uplifting, freshening, cleansing |
| Spiced Cider | Citrus spice | Orange, Nutmeg, Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Ginger | Warming, comforting |
| Smiles for Miles | Citrus with light herbal | Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lime, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Nutmeg, Ginger, Natural Vanilla Bean Extract | Uplifting, refreshing, energizing |
| Woodland Walk | Fresh, woodsy | Pine Needle, Cedarwood Atlas, Juniper Berry, Frankincense, Myrrh | Centering |
