Essential Oil Glossary

A brief profile of all the oils we use.

Allspice

Botanical Name: 
Pimenta officinalis 

Scent:
Warm, spicy, clove-like, sweet, and peppery.

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Cassia

Botanical Name: 
Cinnamomum cassia

Scent:
Warm, spicy, sweet (similar to cinnamon but even sweeter).

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Cedarwood Atlas

Botanical Name: 
Cedrus atlantica

Scent:
Warm, woody, balsamic, slightly smoky.

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Chamomile German Blue 3% Dilution

Botanical Name: 
Matricaria chamomilla L

Scent:
Sweet, herbaceous, slightly fruity with a strong earthy undertone.

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Cinnamon Bark - Madagascar

Botanical Name:
Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Scent:
Warm, spicy, rich, sweet.

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Citronella - Java

Botanical Name: 
Andropogon nardus

Scent:
Fresh, lemony, grassy, sharp.

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Clary Sage - France

Botanical Name: 
Salvia sclarea L.

Scent: Sweet, nutty, herbaceous, slightly floral.

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Clove Bud - Indonesian

Botanical Name: 
Syzygium aromaticum L.

Scent: Warm, spicy, rich, slightly sweet.

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Cypress Organic

Botanical Name: 
Cupressus sempervirens L

Scent:
Fresh, woody, slightly smoky, evergreen-like.

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Eucalyptus Globulus 80/85

Botanical Name: 
Eucalyptus Globulus 80/85

Scent:
Sharp, fresh, camphorous, cooling.

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Frankincense - India

Botanical Name: 
Boswellia serrata

Scent:
Warm, resinous, slightly spicy, earthy.

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Geranium

Botanical Name: 
Pelargonium graveolens L’Her

Scent: Sweet, floral, fresh, slightly herbaceous.

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Ginger - Fresh

Botanical Name: 
Zingiber officinale

Scent:
Warm, spicy, sharp, slightly sweet.

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Grapefruit - Pink

Botanical Name:
 Citrus paradisi

Scent:
Fresh, bright, sweet, slightly tart, and citrusy.

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Helichrysum

Botanical Name: 
Helichrysum italicum

Scent:
Sweet, herbaceous, slightly honey-like, and earthy.

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Ho Wood

Botanical Name: 
Cinnamomum camphora

Scent:
Soft, woody, floral, lightly sweet.

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Jasmine Sambac (3% Dilution)

Botanical Name: 
Jasminum sambac

Scent:
Rich, exotic, sweet, deeply floral.

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Lavender - Bulgarian

Botanical Name: 
Lavandula angustifolia

Scent:
Fresh, floral, herbaceous, slightly sweet.

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Lemon - Sicily

Botanical Name: 
Citrus limon (L.)Burm.F.

Scent: Bright, fresh, citrusy, zesty.

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Lemongrass

Botanical Name: 
Cymbopogon flexuosus

Scent:
Fresh, citrusy, grassy, slightly herbaceous.

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Lime

Botanical Name: 
Citrus latifolia Tanaka

Scent:
Sweet, tart, bright, and citrusy.

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Marjoram - Sweet

Botanical Name: 
Marjorana Hortensis L.

Scent:
Warm, herbaceous, slightly spicy, woody.

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Neroli (3% dilution)

Botanical Name: 
Citrus aurantium amara

Scent:
Sweet, floral, citrusy, delicate.

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Nutmeg - India

Botanical Name: 
Myristica fragrans

Scent:
Warm, spicy, sweet, slightly woody.

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Orange - Sweet

Botanical Name: 
Citrus sinensis

 Scent:
Bright, sweet, citrusy, cheerful.

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Patchouli - Dark

Botanical Name: 
Pogostemon cablin

Scent:
Deep, earthy, musky, rich.

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Pepper Black

Botanical Name: 
Piper nigrum

Scent:
Warm, spicy, sharp, slightly woody.

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Peppermint Supreme

Botanical Name: 
Mentha piperita

Scent:
Intense, crisp, cool, minty.

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Pine Scotch

Botanical Name: 
Pinus Sylvestris

Scent:
Fresh, crisp, woody, forest-like.

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Rose Bulgarian Absolute 3% Dilution

Botanical Name: 
Rosa damascene

Scent:
Deeply floral, rich, sweet, romantic.

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Rosemary

Botanical Name: 
Rosmarinus officinalis

Scent:
Fresh, herbaceous, slightly woody, and camphorous.

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Spearmint

Botanical Name: 
Mentha spicata

Scent:
Sweet, minty, refreshing (softer than peppermint).

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Tea Tree

Botanical Name: 
Melaleuca alternifolia

Scent:
Sharp, medicinal, camphoraceous, clean.

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Thyme red

Botanical Name: 
Thymus vulgaris

Scent:
Strong, spicy, herbaceous, slightly medicinal.

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Turmeric

Botanical Name: 
Curcuma longa

Scent: Warm, spicy, earthy, slightly woody.

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Vetiver

Botanical Name: 
Vetiveria Zizanoides

Scent:
Deep, smoky, earthy, woody, grounding.

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Wintergreen

Botanical Name: 
Gaultheria Procumbens

 Scent:
Sharp, minty, sweet (like strong peppermint or chewing gum).

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Yarrow

Botanical Name: 
Achillea millefolium

Scent:
Herbaceous, slightly sweet, earthy, and crisp.

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Ylang Ylang #3

Botanical Name: 
Cananga odorata

Scent:
Sweet, rich, floral, slightly fruity, and exotic.

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