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May 28 2025
Lemongrass Essential Oil
Bright, grassy, citrusy, and intensely fresh, lemongrass essential oil has one of the most distinctive fragrances in aromatherapy. Although its sharp lemon scent may suggest a citrus fruit, lemongrass is actually a tall tropical grass. The aromatic oil is typically steam-distilled from its leaves and contains high concentrations of citral, a fragrant mixture dominated by …
May 27 2025
Lime Essential Oil
Bright, tart, sparkling, and unmistakably citrusy, lime essential oil brings the fragrance of freshly cut lime peel into aromatherapy. Its aroma is crisp and lively, with a greener, sharper character than sweet orange and a slightly more tropical quality than lemon. Lime oil is commonly produced from the peel of Citrus × aurantiifolia, the familiar …
May 26 2025
Marjoram Essential Oil
Softly herbal, warm, woody, and slightly sweet, marjoram essential oil has a quieter personality than many of the better-known herbs in aromatherapy. It does not have peppermint’s icy intensity, rosemary’s sharpness, or oregano’s famously pungent character. Instead, sweet marjoram offers a gentle herbaceous aroma that blends especially well with lavender, bergamot, cedarwood, frankincense, geranium, and …
May 25 2025
Myrrh Essential Oil
Deep, smoky, resinous, earthy, and slightly medicinal, myrrh essential oil has an aroma unlike almost anything else in an aromatherapy collection. Distilled from the fragrant gum-resin of Commiphora myrrha, it has been connected with incense, perfume, ritual, and traditional medicine for thousands of years. Myrrh belongs to the same botanical family as frankincense, and the …
May 24 2025
Myrtle Essential Oil
Fresh, green, gently camphoraceous, and subtly sweet, myrtle essential oil has a clean botanical aroma that falls somewhere between eucalyptus, herbs, and a Mediterranean garden. It is not as piercing as eucalyptus or as intensely medicinal as some cineole-rich oils, which can make myrtle an appealing choice for fresh diffuser blends and natural perfume. The …
May 23 2025
Neroli Essential Oil
Sweet, floral, citrusy, green, and surprisingly complex, neroli essential oil is one of the most treasured fragrances produced by the citrus family. Rather than coming from orange peel, neroli is distilled from the delicate white blossoms of the bitter orange tree, Citrus × aurantium. Its fragrance combines the freshness of citrus with an elegant floral …
May 22 2025
Orange Essential Oil
Sweet, juicy, cheerful, and immediately recognizable, orange essential oil is one of the most approachable oils in aromatherapy. Its fragrance captures the bright aroma released when a fresh orange peel is bent or zested, making it an easy choice for diffuser blends, home fragrance, natural perfume, soaps, and household cleaning products. The oil is generally …
May 21 2025
Palmarosa Essential Oil
Softly floral, rosy, green, and slightly grassy, palmarosa essential oil is one of the more surprising fragrances in the aromatherapy world. Despite its rose-like scent and flower-inspired name, palmarosa does not come from roses at all. It is distilled from a tall aromatic grass, Cymbopogon martini, a relative of lemongrass and citronella. Its characteristic fragrance …
May 20 2025
Patchouli Essential Oil
Earthy, woody, balsamic, and unmistakably distinctive, patchouli essential oil is one of the most recognizable fragrances in aromatherapy and perfumery. Its deep aroma can be polarizing when smelled directly from the bottle, but in a balanced blend it adds extraordinary warmth, depth, and staying power. The oil is distilled from the leaves of Pogostemon cablin, …
May 19 2025
Peppermint Essential Oil
Cool, crisp, intensely minty, and instantly recognizable, peppermint essential oil is one of the most familiar aromatic oils in the world. A single drop can dominate a diffuser blend, add a refreshing note to soaps and body products, or create the characteristic cooling sensation associated with menthol. The oil is distilled from the leaves and …
