Essential Oil Basics

When you first start creating your own essential oil blends, it can seem a bit overwhelming. There are so many different scents to choose from and not all of them work together.

I’ve grouped the most commonly used essential oils together and created a handy chart to help get you started. Scents that work together have a ‘heart.’ Those that I can’t recommend are blank.

Happy blending!

Citrus: Bergamot, Lime, Lemon, Sweet Orange, Grapefruit, Mandarin and Tangerine.

Floral: Rose, Lavender, Lotus, Geranium, Jasmine, and Neroli.

Earthy: Vetiver, Patchouli, Myrrh, Frankincense, Sandalwood.

Medicinal: Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Oregano, Rosemary.

Mint: Peppermint, Spearmint, Wintergreen.

Oriental/Spicy: Ginger, Cinnamon Leaf, Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Cloves

Woody: Pine, Sage, Juniper, Cedarwood, Clary Sage.