Floral Aromas

Choosing an oil according to its aroma is a

powerful way to use essential oils for
aromatherapy. This can be especially helpful
when creating oil blends and DIY recipes. This
list is sorted into seven categories which include
citrus, floral, herbaceous, camphoraceous, spicy,
resinous, and woody.While some essential oils
may fall into several categories, we picked one
main category for each essential oil.

Floral essential oils remind us of the flowers

the oils came from. They tend to be sweet,
bright and full of energy.

Blue Tansy - Tanacetum annuum

Geranium - Pelargonium graveolens
Geranium Bourban - Pelargonium asperum
Jasmine - Jasminum grandiflorum
Lavandin - Lavandula intermedia
Lavender - Lavandula angustifolia
Magnolia - Michelia Alba/Magnolia alba
Neroli - Citrus aurantium
Palmarosa - Cymbopogon martinii
Petitgrain - Citrus aurantium
Roman Chamomile - Anthemis nobilis
Rose - Rosa damascena/Rosa centifolia
Rose Geranium - Pelargonium roseum
Spike Lavender - Lavandula latifolia
Ylang Ylang - Cananga odorata

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 Herbaceous Aromas

Herbaceous essential oils are green, earthy

scents reminiscent of the herbs they are
extracted from. Minty oils are here too.
Angelica Root - Angelica archangelica
Basil - Ocimum basilicum
Bergamot Mint - Mentha Citrata
Camphor - Cinnamomum camphora
Caraway Seed - Carum carvi
Carrot Seed - Daucus carota
Catnip - Nepeta cataria
Cilantro - Coriandrum sativum
Clary Sage - Salvia sclarea
Coriander - Coriandrum sativum
Dill - Anethum graveolens
German Chamomile - Matricaria chamomilla
Goldenrod - Solidago canadensis
Helichrysum - Helichrysum italicum
Hemp - Cannabis sativa
Manuka - Leptospermum scoparium
Marjoram - Origanum majorana
Melissa - Melissa officinalis
Mountain Savory - Satureja montana
Myrtle - Myrtus communis
Oregano - Oreganum vulgare
Peppermint - Mentha piperita
Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis
Sage - Salvia officinalis
Spearmint - Mentha spicata 
Thyme - Thymus vulgaris
Verbena - Lippia javanica
Yarrow - Achillea millefolium

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 Citrus Aromas

Citrus essential oils are fresh, fruity and

slightly sour. Many have uplifting effects and
welcoming scents.

Bergamot - Citrus bergamia

Blood Orange - Citrus sinensis
Citronella - Cymbopogon winterianus
Clementine - Citrus clementina
Davana - Artemisia pallens
Grapefruit - Citrus paradisi
Lemon - Citrus limon
Lemongrass - Cymbopogon flexuosus
Lemon Myrtle - Backhousia citriodora
Lemon Tea Tree - Leptospermum petersonii
Lime - Citrus aurantifolia
Mandarin - Citrus reticulata
May Chang - Litsea cubeba
Sweet Orange - Citrus sinensis
Tangerine - Citrus reticulata
Yuzu - Citrus junos

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 Camphoraceous Aromas

Camphoraceous essential oils are clean, clear

and purifying. They have a medicinal scent.
Many are well known for respiratory support.

Birch - Betula lenta

Cajeput - Melaleuca cajuput
Coffee - Coffea arabica
Eucalyptus (all types)
Kunzea - Kunzea ambigua
Laurel Leaf - Laurus nobilis
Niaouli - Melaleuca quinquenervia
Ravensara - Ravensara aromatica
Ravintsara - Cinnamomum camphora
Rosalina - Melaleuca ericifolia
Tarragon - Artemisia dracunculus
Tea Tree - Melaleuca alternifolia
Wintergreen - Gaultheria procumbens

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 Spicy Aromas

Spicy essential oils are warm, exotic and very

aromatic. A little goes a long way with these
oils.

Allspice - Pimenta dioica

Anise - Pimpinella anisum
Black Pepper - Piper nigrum
Cardamom - Elettaria cardamomum
Cassia - Cinnamomum cassia
Celery Seed - Apium graveolens
Cinnamon (Bark or Leaf) - Cinnamomum
zeylanicum
Cistus - Cistus ladanifer
Clove - Eugenia caryophyllata
Cumin - Cuminum cyminum
Fennel - Foeniculum vulgare
Galangal Root - Alpinia galanga
Ginger - Zingiber officinale
Gingergrass - Cymbopogon martinii var. sofia
Nutmeg - Myristica fragrans
Pink Pepper - Schinus molle
Plai - Zingiber cassumunar
Star Anise - Illicium verum
Tumeric - Curcuma longa

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 Woody Aromas

Woody essential oils have the scent of freshly

cut trees, wet earth, and outdoor aromas.

Amyris - Amyris balsamifera

Arborvitae - Thuja plicata
Balsam Peru - Myroxylon pereirae
Black Spruce - Picea mariana
Blue Cypress - Callitris intratropica
Buddha Wood - Eremophila mitchellii
Cedarwood (all types)
Cypress - Cupressus sempervirens
Douglas Fir - Pseudotsuga menziesii
Fir Balsam - Abies balsamea
Fir Needle - Abies sibirica
Hemlock - Tsuga canadensis
Ho Wood - Cinnamomum camphora
Jack Pine - Pinus banksiana
Juniper Berry - Juniperus communis
Palo Santo - Bursera Graveolens
Pine - Pinus sylvestris
Rosewood - Aniba rosaeodora
Sandalwood - Santalum album
Saro - Cinnamosma fragrans
Silver Fir - Abies alba
Spikenard - Nardostachys jatamansi
Valerian - Valeriana wallichii
Vetiver - Vetiveria zizanoides

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 Resinous Aromas

Resinous essential oils have rich and deep

aromas. Many have spiritual and healing
qualities.

Benzoin - Styrax benzoin

Copaiba - Copaifera officinalis
Elemi - Canarium luzonicum
Frankincense - Boswellia carterii
Galbanum - Ferula galbaniflua
Myrrh - Commiphora myrrha
Opopanax - Commiphora erythraea
Patchouli - Pogostemon cablin
Vanilla - Vanilla planifolia

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