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 INTRODUCTION
In these pages you’ll find scenting profiles for 47 Essential Oils from
Certified Aromatherapist, Kathy Steinbock. Of course favorites including
Lavender and Jasmine are profiled, but she also included Black Pepper,
Hyssop, Lemongrass, Myrrh, Vetiver and Palmarosa, and many more.
You can use this guide to chose the essential oil—or oils, and enhance
carrier oils, hand, body and massage lotions, shower gels, salts, soaks,
soaps, and more!

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 ESSENTIAL OILS AND THEIR SCENTS

Allspice: Rich, warm clove-like sent, yet soft and spicy fragrance, like
balsamic. Blends well with Lavender, Ylang Ylang, and Patchouli.

Angelica: Sharp, similar to the scent of green stems just broken.

Green, herbaceous and earthy; It blends well with Patchouli, Oakmoss,
Vetivert, and Citrus oils.

Anise: Licorice; warm, spicy and sweet. Blends well with Cypress, Pine,
Rose, and Lavender.

Basil: Sweet; herbaceous green and uplifting. Spicy, warm and fiery,
somewhat like licorice. Blends well with Rosemary, Geranium, Clary
Sage, Oakmoss, and Sandalwood.

Bergamot: Fresh, balsamic and fruity, sweet and refreshing, but

with slightly spicy floral undertones. Blends well with Jasmine, Neroli,
Cypress, Geranium most Citrus Oils, and Chamomile

Black Pepper: Pungent, sporty, woody, fresh, spicy, warm, herbaceous

peppery aroma. Blends well with Grapefruit, Lavender, Sandalwood,
Oakmoss, and Patchouli.

Calendula: Herbaceous, pungent, diffusive, sharp. Blends well with

Oakmoss, floral and citrus oils.

Cardamom: Fresh, sweet, spicy, green, spicy, woody- balsamic. Blends

well with Cinnamon, Clove, Ylang Ylang, Cedarwood, Orange, and
Mandarin.

Cedar wood: Soft, sweet, warm, woody-balsamic and fruity with honey
overtones. Blends well with Bergamot, Frankincense, Juniper, Cypress,
Vetivert, Ylang Ylang, Allspice, and most citrus oils.

Chamomile: Sweet, warm, herbaceous, fresh and fruity aroma. Blends

well with Lavender, Clary Sage, Oakmoss, Bergamot, and Geranium.

Cinnamon: A sweet, spicy-hot fragrance. The aroma is smoky and

warm. Blends well with most citrus oils, Ylang Ylang, Benzoin, and
Peppermint.

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 Citronella: Woody, sweet, gassy, fruity, and slightly herbaceous with a
citrus undertone. Blends well with Geranium, Bergamot, Orange, and
Cedarwood.

Clary Sage: A nutty, heady, sweet, herbaceous, warm and mildly

intoxicating smell. Blends well with Juniper, Lavender, Jasmine,
Bergamot, and Other Citrus Oils.

Cypress: Fresh, woody, clear, light, balsamic and sweet, slightly spicy
with a clean scent. Blends well with Juniper, Patchouli, Oakmoss,
Bergamot, and Chamomile

Eucalyptus: Is pungent, sharp, penetrating, strong and camphor-

like with woody sub-notes. Blends well with Pine, Rosemary, Thyme,
Cedarwood, Lavender, and Lemon.

Everlasting: Strong honey and hay odors with herbaceous notes.

Reminiscent of tea, with green fruity undertones. Blends well With
Geranium, Clary Sage Most Citrus Oil, Cypress, Benzoin, Patchouli, and
Vetivert.

Fennel: Herbaceous, sweet honey, strong licorice, earthy, peppery and

warm. Blends well with Sandalwood, Lavender, and Geranium.

Frankincense: A complex soft, sweet, balsamic, fresh, warm and heady

incense-like fragrance. Blends well with Juniper, Cedarwood and Other
Coniferous Oils; Vetivert, Geranium, and Lavender.

Geranium: Flowery rose, sweet, dry citrus undertone, green with a hint
of mint. Blends well with Lavender, Neroli, Bergamot and most Citrus
Oils, Clove, and Patchouli.

Ginger: Known for its peppery, sharp, fresh, pungent, woody, spicy,
warm and earthy aromatic scent. It blends well with Sandalwood, Lime
and other Citrus Oils, Cedarwood, Coriander, and Patchouli.

Grapefruit: Warm, sweet and fresh citrus with slight floral undertone.
Blends well with other Citrus Oils, Spice Oils, Cypress, Geranium,
Lavender, Patchouli, and Rosemary.

Hyssop: Woody, earthy, sweet and warm, herbaceous, camphoraceous,

spicy. Blends well with Rosemary, Lavender, Bay Clary Sage, and
Citrus Oils.

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 Jasmine: Rich, warm, floral, and sweetly exotic with floral honey like
aroma. Blends well with most oils including Sandalwood, Rose, and
Clary Sage.

Juniper: Fresh, fruity, woody-balsamic, spicy and herbaceous. Blends

well with Cedarwood, Frankincense, Lavender, Rosemary, and most
Citrus Oils.

Lavender: Fresh, floral, light, powdery, herbaceous and sweet. (Hint:

One of the most popular EO’s.) Blends well with all oils, especially
florals, and Citrus Oils, Clove, Cedarwood, Chamomile Vetivert, and
Patchouli.

Lemon: The most well known of citrus scents, lemon is clean, light,
sweet, fresh and sugary aroma. Blends well with all Citrus Oils,
Lavender, Geranium, Chamomile, Benzoin, Petitgrain, Ylang Ylang, and
most Spice Oils.

Lemongrass: Fresh-grassy citrus, herbaceous and smoky. Think hay

field on a sunny afternoon. Blends well with Basil, Bergamot, Black
Pepper, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon,
Marjoram, Orange, Patchouli, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Thyme, and Ylang
Ylang.

Lime: Fresh, sharp-fruity citrus-peel scent, sweet and candy like. Blends
well with other Citrus Oils, Lavender, Citronella, and Clary Sage.
Mandarin: Warm, citrus, sweet and fruity with floral overtones. Blends
well with Neroli and Most Citrus Oils, and Spice Oils.

Myrrh: Warm, with sweet-balsamic, warm, smoky, slightly musty and

earthy. Blends well with Patchouli, Oakmoss, Coniferous Oils, Benzoin,
Geranium, and Lavender.

Neroli: Delicate yet rich, warm-floral, powdery, spicy, sweet with highly
radiant fragrance. Blends well with Jasmine, all Citrus Oils, Chamomile,
Geranium, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage, and Benzoin.

Sweet Orange: Fresh, fruity, tangy and sweet-- a perky and lively scent.
Blends well with all other Citrus Oils, many Spice Oils, Clay Sage, and
Lavender.

Palmarosa (Turkish Geranium): Sweet, rosy, floral, herbaceous and

lemony. Blends well with Rose Geranium, Rosewood, Cedarwood,
Sandalwood, and Oakmoss.

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 Patchouli: Earthy, heavy, musty musk, penetrating, herbaceous,
and smoky. Improves with age. Blends well with Oakmoss, Vetivert,
Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Lavender, Bergamot, and Clary Sage.

Peppermint: Minty fresh, grassy, cool, reminiscent of camphor and

candy. Blends well with Benzoin, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Lavender,
Geranium, and Orange.

Petitgrain: (Bitter Orange -- Sometimes use to replace Neroli.) Floral,

fresh citrus and revitalizing with a hint of orange. Blends well with
Citrus Oils, Lavender, Geranium, Clary Sage, Bergamot, Benzoin, and
Jasmine.

Ravensara: A relatively rare essential oil with spicy, herbaceous, clear,

sweet and licorice hints. Blends well with Clary Sage, Lavender,
Rosemary, and Eucalyptus.

Rose Absolute: An intense, tenacious, warm and fragrant aroma of the

deep, rich, heady, spicy-sweet floral scent of a rose. Blends well with
most oils, including most Spice and Citrus, Black Pepper, Bergamot,
Geranium, and Sandalwood.

Rosemary: Woody, fresh, herbaceous, camphoraceous, powerful and

sharp. Blends well with Lavender, most Spice Oils, Basil, Petitgrain,
Cedarwood, and many Coniferous Oils.

Rosewood: Sweet, woody-floral, powdery soft with an underlying

scent of rose. Blends well with most oils particularly Citrus, Florals And
Coniferous.

Sandalwood: Warm, rich, sweet, woody, deep, tenacious and soft.

Blends well with Lavender, Rose, Benzoin, Bergamot, Rosewood, Black
Pepper, Vetivert, and Patchouli.

Spearmint: Minty, spicy-herbaceous, cool, candy-like and fresh. Blends

well with Lavender, Jasmine, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Basil, Peppermint.

Tangerine: Sweet, sparkling fresh citrus. Blends well with Neroli and
Most Citrus Oils, and Spice Oils.

Tea Tree: Sharp, spicy-camphoraceous, warm with medicinal tones.

Blends well with Lavender, Clary Sage, Oakmoss, Pine, Geranium, and
Peppermint.

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 Vanilla: A distinctive, rich, balsamic, sweet, honey-like, warm and
distinctive aroma. Blends well with most oils, Spice Oils, Benzoin, Rose
Sandalwood, Vetivert.

Vetiver/t: Deep, smoky, earthy and musty with both a softness and
full-bodied, sweet woody aroma. Blends well with Bay Laurel, Black
Pepper, Sandalwood, Rose Patchouli, Oakmoss, Clary Sage, Ylang
Ylang and other Spice Oils.

Ylang Ylang: Intensely sweet soft, spicy, balsamic and floral, Tropical
and heady, this is a distinctive, sweet, intense, floral, creamy and rich
scent. Blends well with Bergamot, Peru Balsam, Most Citrus Oils And
Spice Oils.

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 Essential Oil Scenting Guide
Citrus Floral Herbal Camphoraceous
(Bergamot, (Chamomile, (Basil, Chamomile, (Cajuput, Eucalyptus,
Grapefruit, Lemon, Geranium, Jasmine, Clary Sage, Peppermint,
Lime, Orange, Lavender, Neroli, Hyssop, Marjoram, Rosemary, Tea Tree)
Tangerine) Rose, Ylang-Ylang) Melissa, Rosemary)
Lotions &
0.2- 1.5% 0.2 - 1.5% 0.2 - 1.5% 0.2 - 1.0%
Cremes (Face)
Lotions &
Cremes 0.25 - 2.0% 0.25 - 2.0% 0.25 - 2.0% 0.25 - 1.5%
(Body)
Shampoos, Gels,
Household & 0.25 - 2.0% 0.25 - 2.0% 0.25 - 2.0% 0.25 - 1.0%
Laundry

Conditioners 0.5 - 1.0% 0.5 - 1.0% 0.5 - 1.0% 0.5 - 1.0%

Astringents,
Toners & 0.25 - 0.75% 0.25 - 0.75% 0.25 - 0.75% 0.25 - 0.75%
Splashes
Melt & Pour
0.50 - 2.5% 0.50 - 2.5% 0.50 - 2.5% 0.50 - 2.5%
Soap
Melt & Pour Lip
0.25 - 3.0% 0.25 - 3.0% 0.25 - 3.0% 0.25 - 3.0%
Balm
Melt & Pour
0.25 - 1.25% 0.25 - 1.25% 0.25 - 1.25% 0.25 - 1.25%
Deodorant
Scrubs &
0.25 - 3.0% 0.25 - 3.0% 0.25 - 3.0% 0.25 - 3.0%
Polishes
Massage &
1.0 - 3.0% 1.0 - 3.0% 1.0 - 3.0% 1.0 - 3.0%
Body Oils

Serums 0.25 - 1.0% 0.25 - 1.0% 0.25 - 1.0% 0.25 - 1.0%

Jellies 0.25 - 1.0% 0.25 - 1.0% 0.25 - 1.0% 0.25 - 1.0%

Masques 0.25 - 1.0% 0.25 - 1.0% 0.25 - 1.0% 0.25 - 1.0%

Bath Salts &

0.25 - 2.0% 0.25 -2.0% 0.25 - 2.0% 0.25 - 1.5%
Powders
Children's
Products 0.2 - 1% 0.2 - 1% 0.2 - 1% 0.2 - 0.75%
(Over the age of 2)
 Essential Oil Scenting Guide
Spicy Resinous Woody Earthy
(Aniseed, Black (Benzoin, Elemi, (Cedarwood, (Angelica, Patchouli,
Pepper, Cardamom, Frankincense, Cypress, Juniper Valerian, Vetiver)
Cinnamon, Coriander, Myrrh) Berry, Pine,
Cumin, Ginger,
Sandalwood)
Nutmeg, Peppermint)
Lotions &
0.2 - 1.0% 0.2 - 1.0% 0.2 - 1.0% 0.2 - 1.5%
Cremes (Face)
Lotions &
Cremes 0.25 - 1.5% 0.25 - 2.0% 0.25 - 2.0% 0.25 - 2.0%
(Body)
Shampoos, Gels,
Household & 0.25 - 1.0% 0.25 - 2.0% 0.25 - 2.0% 0.25 - 2.0%
Laundry

Conditioners 0.5 - 1.0% 0.5 - 1.0% 0.5 - 1.0% 0.5 - 1.0%

Astringents,
Toners & 0.25 - 0.75% 0.25 - 0.75% 0.25 - 0.75% 0.25 - 0.75%
Splashes
Melt & Pour
0.50 - 1.5% 0.50 - 2.5% 0.50 - 1.5% 0.50 - 2.5%
Soap
Melt & Pour Lip
0.25 - 3.0% 0.25 - 3.0% 0.25 - 3.0% 0.25 - 3.0%
Balm
Melt & Pour
0.25 - 1.25% 0.25 - 1.25% 0.25 - 1.25% 0.25 - 1.25%
Deodorant
Scrubs &
0.25 - 3.0% 0.25 - 3.0% 0.25 - 3.0% 0.25 - 3.0%
Polishes
Massage &
1.0 - 3.0% 1.0 - 3.0% 1.0 - 3.0% 1.0 - 3.0%
Body Oils

Serums 0.25 - 1.0% 0.25 - 1.0% 0.25 - 1.0% 0.25 - 1.0%

Jellies 0.25 - 1.0% 0.25 - 1.0% 0.25 - 1.0% 0.25 - 1.0%

Masques 0.25 - 1.0% 0.25 - 1.0% 0.25 - 1.0% 0.25 - 1.0%

Bath Salts &

0.25 - 1.5% 0.25 - 1.5% 0.25 - 1.5% 0.25 - 2.0%
Powders
Children's
Products 0.2 - 0.75% 0.2 - 1% 0.2 - 1% 0.2 - 1%
(Over the age of 2)