Complete List of Essential Oils

Please consult a doctor or herbalist for proper application of oils. The perfumery note of an oil
refers to the rate at which the oil evaporates. Top notes evaporate more quickly and base notes
more slowly. As a result, top note scents are perceived more quickly than base note scents.
Essential oil

Perfumery
note
Base
Top
Base
Top
Middle
Top
Base
Top
Top

Angelica
Anise
Balsam, Peru
Basil
Bay
Bay Laurel
Benzoin
Bergamot
Bergamot Mint
Bois-de-rose see
Middle
Rosewood
Boronia
Top
Cajuput
Middle
Cardamom
Middle
Carrot Seed
Middle
Cedarwood, Atlas Base
Cedarwood,
Base
Virginian
Chamomile, German Middle
Chamomile, Roman Middle
Cinnamon
Middle
Citronella
Top
Clary Sage
Middle
Clove
Middle
Coriander
Middle
Cypress
Middle
Dill
Middle
Elemi
Middle
Eucalyptus
Top
Eucalyptus, Lemon Middle
Eucalyptus Radiata Middle
Fennel
Middle/Top
Fir Needle
Middle
Frankincense
Base
Galbanum
Top

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Geranium
Geranium, Rose
Ginger
Grapefruit
Helichrysum
Honeysuckle
Hyssop
Immortelle see
Helichrysum
Jasmine
Juniper Berry
Kanuka
Lavandin
Lavender
Lemon
Lemongrass
Lime
Linden Blossom
Mandarin see
Tangerine
Manuka
Marjoram
May Chang
Myrrh
Myrtle
Myrtle, Lemon
Neroli
Niaouli
Nutmeg
Oakmoss
Olibanum see
Frankincense
Orange, Bitter
Orange, Sweet
Oregano
Palmarosa
Parsley
Patchouli
Pepper, Black
Peppermint
Petitgrain
Pine

Perfumery
note
Middle
Middle
Base/Middle
Top
Base

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Middle
Base
Middle
Middle
Middle
Middle/Top
Middle/Top
Top
Top
Top
Middle
Top
Middle
Middle
Middle
Base
Middle/Top
Top
Middle
Middle
Middle
Base
Base
Top
Top
Middle
Middle
Middle
Base
Middle
Top
Top
Middle

When differentiated from tangerine, mandarin essential oil

contains esters and is derived from the leaf instead of the rind
(therefore it is longer lasting, though still a top note).

Essential oil
Ravensara
Rose
Rosemary
Rosewood
Sandalwood
Spearmint
Spikenard
Spruce
Tagetes
Tangerine
Tea Tree
Thyme
Tobacco
Tuberose
Vanilla
Vetiver
Violet Leaf
Yarrow
Ylang Ylang
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Perfumery
note
Top
Middle
Middle
Middle
Base
Top
Base
Middle
Top
Top
Middle
Middle
Base
Top
Base
Base
Middle
Middle
Base/Middle

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