Essential Oils A-Z Guide

Separating Fact from Fiction:

The beauty industry often sells the notion that you can extract natural essence from everything; that is a myth.

So let’s separate facts from fiction.

While some essential oils, such as lavender and peppermint, are readily available, others aren’t

Rose otto, sandalwood, and Melissa are extremely rare and expensive, requiring substantial quantities of plant material to produce.

Not every plant yields a true essential oil; some lack sufficient volatile compounds to make extraction viable.

This essential A-Z guide offers a comprehensive and honest list of genuine essential oils from around the world.

This helps you understand which oils actually exist, their properties, and why some cost a fraction of the price.

When others command hundreds of dollars per ounce.

By educating yourself about the realities of essential oil production and sustainable harvesting, you’ll become a more informed consumer and avoid falling for synthetic fragrances disguised as natural products.

Dive into the suggested articles below to discover the science, therapeutic properties, and practical applications of each oil.

• African Sandalwood – A sustainable alternative to traditional sandalwood with a warm, woody aroma. Agarwood – One of the most precious and expensive essential oils, also known as Oud. Derived from infected Aquilaria trees, it offers an incredibly complex, deep, and spiritual fragrance prized in perfumery and meditation.
• Allspice – Steam distilled from the berries of Pimenta dioica, this warm and spicy oil combines notes of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. Excellent for seasonal blends and digestive support.
• Aloeswood, also known as Agarwood, is a rare and sacred oil that has been treasured for thousands of years in religious ceremonies and high-end perfumery.
• Ambrette Seed Absolute – A musky, floral absolute with wine-like notes that serves as a natural substitute for animal musk in perfumery. Highly prized for its unique and complex aroma profile.
• Amyris – Often referred to as “West Indian Sandalwood,” this oil offers a soft, woody fragrance that’s more affordable than true sandalwood, while providing similar grounding properties.
• Angelica Root – A deeply earthy and herbaceous oil with spiritual significance. Known for its grounding properties and used in meditation blends, though it can be phototoxic.
• Anise – Sweet and licorice-like, this oil is excellent for digestive support and respiratory wellness, a key ingredient in many traditional remedies and seasonal blends.
• Anise, Star – Similar to regular anise but with a slightly different chemical profile, offering the same sweet, licorice aroma with subtle variations in therapeutic properties.
• Anthopogon – A rare grass essential oil with a fresh, green aroma. Used traditionally in Himalayan regions for its purifying and uplifting properties.
• Atlas Cedarwood – A grounding, woody oil that’s excellent for focus and meditation. Known for its moth-repelling properties and use in masculine fragrance blends.
• Australian Sandalwood – A sustainable sandalwood variety with a fresher and less sweet aroma than East Indian sandalwood. Excellent for skincare and meditative practices.

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• Balsam Fir – Fresh and forest-like, this oil captures the essence of a Christmas tree. Excellent for respiratory support and creating uplifting, woodland atmospheres.
• Balsam, Peru – A rich, sweet, and vanilla-like oil that’s excellent for skincare and adds warmth to perfume blends. Known for its healing properties for damaged skin.
• Basil – Bright and herbaceous with a slightly spicy note. Excellent for mental clarity, focus, and respiratory support. A staple in aromatherapy practices.
• Basil, Holy – Also known as Tulsi, this sacred oil offers a more complex a clove-like aroma than sweet basil. Revered in Ayurvedic medicine for its adaptogenic properties.
• Bay – Steam distilled from bay leaves, this oil offers a fresh, spicy aroma that’s excellent for respiratory support and mental clarity.
• Bay Laurel – A noble and dignified oil with a clean, medicinal aroma. Historically associated with victory and achievement, it is excellent for boosting confidence and clarity.
• Beeswax Absolute – A warm, honeyed absolute that adds sweetness and fixative properties to natural perfumes. Creates a comforting, nurturing atmosphere.
• Benzoin Absolute – A warm, vanilla-like resin absolute that’s excellent for skincare and adds sweetness to blends. Known for its comforting and emotionally warming properties.
• Bergamot – The signature scent of Earl Grey tea, this citrus oil is uplifting and balancing. Excellent for mood support, but can be phototoxic.
• Bergamot Mint – A hybrid mint with citrusy bergamot notes, offering a unique, fresh, and uplifting aroma that combines the best of both botanical families.
• Bitter Orange – More complex than sweet orange, with a slightly bitter edge. Excellent for digestive support and adds sophistication to citrus blends.
• Black Pepper – Warm and spicy, this oil adds heat to blends and promotes circulation and digestive support, making it a key ingredient in warming massage oils.
• Black Spruce – A grounding coniferous oil with a deep, resinous aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and creating a sense of stability and strength.
• Blood Orange – A sweet, rich citrus oil with slightly deeper notes than regular orange. Uplifting and energizing, excellent for mood enhancement.
• Blue Cypress – A unique Australian oil with a fresh, woody aroma and natural blue color. Excellent for skincare and adds an exotic note to blends.
• Blue Spruce – A rare and precious coniferous oil with a fresh, pine-like aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and creating woodland atmospheres.
• Blue Tansy – A vibrant blue oil with a sweet, herbaceous aroma. Excellent for skincare and known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Bois de Rose – Also known as Rosewood, this oil offers a soft, woody-floral aroma. Excellent for skincare and emotional balance, though now rare due to sustainability concerns.
• Boronia Absolute – An exquisite Australian floral absolute with a complex, honey-like aroma. Highly prized in perfumery for its unique and sophisticated scent profile.
• Buddha Wood – A grounding Australian oil with a soft, woody aroma. Excellent for meditation and spiritual practices, offering a sense of peace and centeredness.
• Bursera Graveolens – The botanical name for Palo Santo, this sacred oil offers a sweet, woody aroma with spiritual significance in South American traditions.

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• Cade – A smoky, tar-like oil with a distinctive medicinal aroma. Traditionally used for skin conditions and adds an unusual, grounding note to therapeutic blends.
• Cajeput – A fresh, medicinal oil in the tea tree family. Excellent for respiratory support and skin care, with a clean, penetrating aroma.
• Camphor, White – A crystalline, medicinal oil with a sharp, penetrating aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and muscle relief, though it should be used with caution.
• Cananga – Similar to ylang ylang but with a fresher, less sweet aroma. Excellent for emotional balance and adds a tropical floral note to blends.
• Cannabis – A distinctive, herbaceous oil with earthy, green notes. Used in aromatherapy for its unique aroma profile and potential calming properties.
• Caraway Seed – A warm, spicy oil with a distinctive bread-like aroma. Excellent for digestive support and adds an interesting culinary note to blends.
• Cardamom – Sweet and spicy, this oil is excellent for digestive support and adds warmth to blends, a prized ingredient in both aromatherapy and perfumery.
• Carrot Seed – An earthy, slightly sweet oil that’s excellent for mature skin care. Known for its rejuvenating properties and unique, sophisticated aroma.
• Cassia – A warm, spicy oil similar to cinnamon but with a slightly different aroma profile. Excellent for seasonal blends and digestive support.
• Catnip – A minty, herbaceous oil that’s fascinating to cats and humans alike. Offers a unique, fresh aroma and potential insect-repelling properties.
• Cedarwood, Atlas – A classic woody oil that’s grounding and centering. Excellent for meditation, focus, and as a natural moth repellent.
• Cedarwood, Virginian – A softer, pencil-like cedar aroma that’s excellent for respiratory support and creating a sense of stability and strength.
• Chamomile, German – A deep blue oil with a sweet, herbaceous aroma. Excellent for skincare and emotional soothing, particularly for sensitive skin.
• Chamomile, Roman – A gentle, apple-like oil that’s excellent for relaxation and emotional balance. Particularly suitable for children and individuals with sensitive skin.
• Cilantro – A fresh, green oil with a distinctive herbaceous aroma. Excellent for digestive support and adds a unique, culinary note to blends.
• Champaca, White – An exotic floral oil with a sweet, narcotic aroma. Highly prized in perfumery and meditation practices for its spiritual qualities.
• Cinnamon – Warm and spicy, this oil is excellent for circulation and seasonal blends. It should be used with caution due to its potential skin sensitivity.
• Cistus – A warm, resinous oil with a complex, amber-like aroma. Excellent for skincare and meditation, offering both grounding and uplifting properties.
• Citronella – A lemony, grassy oil that’s excellent for natural insect repelling. Fresh and uplifting, perfect for outdoor aromatherapy applications.
• Clary Sage – A herbaceous, slightly floral oil that’s excellent for hormonal balance and emotional support. Particularly beneficial for women’s wellness.
• Clove Bud – Warm and spicy with a distinctive dental-like aroma. Excellent for seasonal blends and oral care, though it should be used with caution.
• Coffee – A rich, roasted aroma that’s energizing and uplifting. Excellent for mental alertness and adds a unique, familiar note to blends.
• Combava Petitgrain – From the leaves of the Kaffir lime tree, this oil offers a fresh, citrusy-green aroma. Excellent for uplifting and energizing blends.
• Common Sage – A herbaceous, slightly camphoraceous oil that’s excellent for mental clarity and purification. Should be used with caution due to thujone content.
• Copaiba Balsam – A gentle, woody oil with a soft, resinous aroma. Excellent for skincare and emotional balance, offering a subtle, comforting presence.
• Coriander – A sweet, spicy oil with a slightly floral note. Excellent for digestive support and adds a sophisticated, culinary element to blends.
• Cornmint – A fresh, cooling oil with a strong minty aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and mental alertness, with a more intense aroma than peppermint.
• Cubeb – A warm, spicy oil with a distinctive peppery aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and adds an exotic, complex note to blends.
• Cumin – A warm, earthy oil with a distinctive culinary aroma. Excellent for digestive support and adds a unique, exotic element to therapeutic blends.
• Cypress – A fresh, woody oil that’s excellent for respiratory support and circulation. Offers a clean, forest-like aroma that’s both grounding and uplifting.
• Cypress, Blue – A unique Australian oil with a fresh, woody aroma and natural blue color. Excellent for skincare and adds an exotic note to blends.
• Cypress, Japanese – A soft, woody oil with a refined, elegant aroma. Excellent for meditation and creating a sense of peace and tranquility.
• Cypress, Taiwan (Formosan) – A rare and precious oil with a complex, woody aroma. Highly prized for its unique scent profile and therapeutic properties.

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• Davana – A unique Indian oil with a complex, fruity-herbaceous aroma. Excellent for perfumery and emotional balance, offering a distinctive and exotic scent.
• Dill – A fresh, herbaceous oil with a distinctive culinary aroma. Excellent for digestive support, this ingredient adds a unique, green note to therapeutic blends.
• Dalmatian Sage – A cleaner, less camphoraceous sage variety. Excellent for mental clarity and purification, with a more refined aroma than common sage.
• Desert Rosewood – A sustainable alternative to traditional rosewood with a soft, woody-floral aroma. Excellent for skincare and emotional balance.
• Douglas Fir – A fresh, citrusy coniferous oil with an uplifting, forest-like aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and creating energizing woodland atmospheres.

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• East Indian Sandalwood – The most prized sandalwood variety with a creamy, sweet, woody aroma. Excellent for meditation, skincare, and spiritual practices.
• Elemi – A fresh, citrusy-resinous oil with a clean, bright aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and skincare, offering both uplifting and grounding properties.
• Ericifolia – A tea tree variety with a fresh, medicinal aroma. Excellent for skincare and respiratory support with a clean, penetrating scent.
• Eucalyptus Globulus – The classic eucalyptus oil with a strong, medicinal aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and mental clarity, though it can be intense.
• Eucalyptus, Lemon – A gentler eucalyptus variety with a fresh, lemony aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and insect repelling with a more pleasant scent.
• Eucalyptus Radiata – A milder eucalyptus variety that’s excellent for respiratory support. More gentle than Globulus, making it suitable for children and individuals with sensitive skin.

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• Fennel – A sweet, licorice-like oil that’s excellent for digestive support. Offers a warm, comforting aroma with traditional uses in women’s wellness.
• Fir, Balsam – A fresh, forest-like oil that captures the essence of Christmas trees. Excellent for respiratory support and creating uplifting, woodland atmospheres.
• Fir, Douglas – A bright, citrusy coniferous oil with an energizing aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and mental alertness with a unique, uplifting scent.
• Fir, Siberian – A clean, fresh coniferous oil with a pure, forest-like aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and creating a sense of clarity and freshness.
• Fir, Silver – A gentle, sweet fir oil with a refined, elegant aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and emotional balance with a softer coniferous scent.
• Fragonia – A unique Australian oil with a fresh, tea tree-like aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and emotional balance, offering a clean, medicinal scent.
• Frankincense – A sacred, resinous oil with a warm, spiritual aroma. Excellent for meditation, skincare, and emotional balance, prized for thousands of years.

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• Galbanum – A green, resinous oil with a fresh, herbaceous aroma. Excellent for perfumery and emotional balance, offering a unique, sophisticated scent profile.
• Geranium – A floral, rosy oil that’s excellent for skincare and emotional balance. Offers a sweet, uplifting aroma that’s particularly beneficial for women’s wellness.
• Geranium, Rose – A premium geranium variety with a more rose-like aroma. Excellent for skincare and perfumery, offering a sophisticated, floral scent.
• German Chamomile – A deep blue oil with anti-inflammatory properties. Excellent for skincare and emotional soothing, particularly for sensitive and irritated skin.
• Greenland Moss – A unique, earthy oil with a distinctive green, mossy aroma. Excellent for grounding and connecting with the essence of nature.
• Ginger – A warm, spicy oil that’s excellent for circulation and digestive support. Offers an energizing, heating aroma that’s perfect for warming blends.
• Goldenrod – A bright, herbaceous oil with a fresh, green aroma. Excellent for seasonal support and adds a unique, wildflower note to natural blends.
• Grapefruit – A bright, uplifting citrus oil that’s excellent for mood enhancement and mental clarity. Offers a fresh, energizing aroma that’s perfect for morning blends.
• Gurjum Balsam – A soft, woody oil with a gentle, resinous aroma. Excellent for skincare and emotional balance, offering a subtle, comforting presence.

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• Helichrysum Gymnocephalum – A Madagascar variety with a fresh, eucalyptus-like aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and offers unique therapeutic properties.
• Helichrysum Italicum – The precious “Immortelle” oil with a complex, honey-like aroma. Excellent for skincare and emotional healing, particularly for mature skin.
• Hemlock Spruce – A grounding coniferous oil with a deep, earthy aroma. Excellent for emotional balance and creating a sense of stability and strength.
• Hemp – A distinctive, herbaceous oil with earthy, green notes. Offers a unique aroma profile and potential therapeutic benefits for stress and tension.
• Hinoki – A precious Japanese cypress oil with a soft, woody aroma. Excellent for meditation and creating a sense of peace, highly prized in Japanese culture.
• Hinoki, Taiwan – A rare variety of Hinoki with a complex, refined aroma. Excellent for meditation and spiritual practices with a sophisticated, woody scent.
• Ho Leaf – A soft, woody oil with a clean, camphoraceous aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and skincare with a gentle, pleasant scent.
• Ho Wood – A rosewood-like oil with a soft, woody-floral aroma. Excellent for skincare and emotional balance, offering a sustainable rosewood alternative.
• Holy Basil – Sacred Tulsi oil with a complex, clove-like aroma. Excellent for stress relief and spiritual practices, revered in Ayurvedic medicine.
• Hong Kuai – A unique Chinese oil with a distinctive, spicy-woody aroma. Excellent for circulation and adds an exotic, warming element to blends.
• Hops – A distinctive, beer-like oil with a green, herbaceous aroma. Excellent for relaxation and sleep support, this product offers a unique, calming scent.
• Hyssop – A herbaceous, slightly minty oil with a clean, penetrating aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and purification, this is traditionally used in spiritual practices.

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• Indian Sandalwood (East Indian) – The most prized sandalwood with a creamy, sweet, woody aroma. Excellent for meditation, skincare, and spiritual practices.
• Ishpingo – A unique South American oil with a spicy, cinnamon-like aroma. Excellent for warming blends and adds an exotic, tropical element.
• Immortelle, also known as Helichrysum Italicum, offers exceptional skincare benefits and a complex, honey-like aroma.

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K

• Kaffir Lime Petitgrain – From the leaves of the Kaffir lime tree, offering a fresh, citrusy-green aroma. Excellent for uplifting and energizing blends.
• Kanuka – A New Zealand oil similar to tea tree with a fresh, medicinal aroma. Excellent for skincare and respiratory support.
• Kunzea – An Australian oil with a fresh, eucalyptus-like aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and muscle relief, offering a clean, penetrating scent.

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• Nard – Another name for Spikenard, this precious oil offers a woody, animalic aroma. Excellent for meditation and spiritual practices with ancient biblical significance.
• Neroli – A precious floral oil from orange blossoms with a sweet, citrusy-floral aroma. Excellent for emotional balance and perfumery, offering a sophisticated, uplifting scent.
• Niaouli – A fresh, medicinal oil similar to tea tree with a clean, penetrating aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and skincare.
• Nutmeg – A warm, spicy oil that’s excellent for circulation and digestive support. Offers a comforting, holiday-like aroma that’s perfect for seasonal blends.

O

• Oakmoss Absolute – A rich, earthy absolute with a complex, forest-like aroma. Excellent for perfumery and grounding, offering a sophisticated, natural scent.
• Ocotea – A unique South American oil with a spicy, cinnamon-like aroma. Excellent for warming blends and adds an exotic, tropical element.
• Olibanum – Another name for Frankincense, this sacred oil offers a warm, resinous aroma. Excellent for meditation and spiritual practices.
• Opoponax – A sweet, resinous oil with a warm, balsamic aroma. Excellent for perfumery and meditation, offering a rich, complex scent with ancient origins.
• Orange, Bitter – A more complex citrus oil with a slightly bitter edge. Excellent for digestive support and adds sophistication to citrus blends.
• Orange, Blood – A rich, sweet citrus oil with deeper notes than regular orange. Excellent for mood enhancement, offering a luxurious and uplifting aroma.
• Orange, Sweet – A bright, uplifting citrus oil that’s excellent for mood enhancement and children’s blends. Offers a universally loved, cheerful aroma.
• Oregano – A warm, herbaceous oil with a distinctive culinary aroma. Excellent for immune support, though it should be used with caution due to its intensity.
• Osmanthus Absolute – A precious floral absolute with a sweet, apricot-like aroma. Excellent for perfumery and emotional uplift, offering a unique, exotic scent.
• Oud – Another name for Agarwood, this precious oil offers an incredibly complex, spiritual aroma. Highly prized in perfumery and meditation practices.

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• Palmarosa – A grassy oil with a sweet, rose-like aroma. Excellent for skincare and emotional balance, offering a gentle, floral-herbaceous scent.
• Palo Santo – A sacred South American oil with a sweet, woody aroma. Excellent for meditation and spiritual cleansing, offering a calming, uplifting scent.
• Parsley – A fresh, green oil with a distinctive herbaceous aroma. Excellent for digestive support and adds a unique, culinary note to therapeutic blends.
• Patchouli – A rich, earthy oil with a distinctive, complex aroma. Excellent for grounding and skincare, offering a deep, exotic scent that’s either loved or disliked.
• Pepper, Black – A warm, spicy oil that’s excellent for circulation and digestive support. Adds heat and energy to blends with its distinctive peppery aroma.
• Pepper, Pink – A sweet, spicy oil with a unique, berry-like aroma. Excellent for perfumery and adds a sophisticated, exotic element to blends.
• Peppermint – A cooling, refreshing oil that’s excellent for respiratory support and mental alertness. Offers an invigorating, familiar aroma that’s universally recognized.
• Peru Balsam – A rich, sweet oil with a vanilla-like aroma. Excellent for skincare and adding warmth to perfume blends, this oil offers a comforting, balsamic scent.
• Petitgrain Bigarade – From bitter orange leaves, offering a fresh, citrusy-green aroma. Excellent for emotional balance and adds a sophisticated citrus note to blends.
• Petitgrain, Kaffir Lime – From Kaffir lime leaves, offering a fresh, citrusy-green aroma. Excellent for uplifting blends and adds a unique, exotic citrus note.
• Petitgrain, Lemon – From lemon tree leaves, offering a fresh, citrusy-green aroma. Excellent for emotional balance and adds a sophisticated citrus note to blends.
• Pimento Berry/Leaf – From the allspice tree, offering a warm, spicy aroma. Excellent for seasonal blends and digestive support with a distinctive, culinary scent.
• Pine, Pinyon – A unique American pine oil with a sweet, resinous aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and offers a distinctive, southwestern forest scent.
• Pine, Scotch – A classic pine oil with a fresh, forest-like aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and cleaning, offering a clean, invigorating scent.
• Pink Pepper – A sweet, spicy oil with a unique, berry-like aroma. Excellent for perfumery and adds a sophisticated, exotic element to blends.
• Plai – A Thai ginger oil with a warm, spicy aroma. Excellent for muscle relief and circulation, offering a distinctive, exotic warming scent.

Q

Currently, there are no profiles for essential oils starting with the letter Q.

R

• Rambiazina – A unique Madagascar oil with a complex, woody aroma. Excellent for grounding and offers a distinctive, exotic scent profile.
• Ravensara – A Madagascar oil with a fresh, eucalyptus-like aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and immune wellness, offering a clean, medicinal scent.
• Ravintsara – A Madagascar cineole-rich oil with a fresh, eucalyptus-like aroma. Excellent for respiratory support, offering a clean and penetrating scent.
• Rock Rose – Another name for Cistus, offering a warm, resinous aroma. Excellent for skincare and meditation with a complex, amber-like scent.
• Rhododendron – A rare floral oil with a sweet, honey-like aroma. Excellent for emotional balance and offers a unique, sophisticated scent profile.
• Roman Chamomile – A gentle, apple-like oil that’s excellent for relaxation and children’s blends. Offers a soothing, calming aroma with stress-relieving properties.
• Rosalina – An Australian oil with a soft, lavender-like aroma. Excellent for skincare and relaxation, offering a gentle, pleasant scent.
• Rose Essential Oil, Rose Absolute, and Rose CO2 Extract – The “Queen of Flowers” with an intoxicating, romantic aroma. Excellent for skincare, emotional balance, and perfumery.
• Rosemary – A fresh, herbaceous oil that’s excellent for mental clarity and circulation. Offers an invigorating, familiar aroma that’s perfect for focus blends.
• Rosewood – A soft, woody-floral oil that’s excellent for skincare and emotional balance. Offers a gentle, sophisticated aroma, though now rare due to sustainability concerns.

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• Sage, Clary – A herbaceous, slightly floral oil that’s excellent for hormonal balance and emotional support. Particularly beneficial for women’s wellness.
• Sage, Common – A traditional sage oil with a strong, herbaceous aroma. Excellent for mental clarity and purification, though it should be used with caution.
• Sage, Dalmatian – A cleaner, less camphoraceous sage variety. Excellent for mental clarity and purification with a more refined aroma.
• Sage, Spanish – A unique sage variety with a fresh, herbaceous aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and offers a cleaner sage scent.
• Sage, White – A sacred Native American oil with a distinctive, clean aroma. Excellent for purification and spiritual practices.
• Sandalwood, African – A sustainable alternative to East Indian sandalwood with a warm, woody aroma. Less sweet but still deeply grounding and meditative.
• Sandalwood, Australian – A sustainable sandalwood variety with a fresher, less sweet aroma. Excellent for skincare and meditative practices.
• Sandalwood, East Indian – The most prized sandalwood with a creamy, sweet, woody aroma. Excellent for meditation, skincare, and spiritual practices.
• Saro – A Madagascar oil with a fresh, eucalyptus-like aroma. Excellent for respiratory support, offering a clean, medicinal scent.
• Scotch Pine – A classic pine oil.
• Siberian Fir – A clean, fresh coniferous oil with a pure, forest-like aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and creating a sense of clarity and freshness with its crisp, northern woodland scent.
• Silver Fir – A gentle, sweet fir oil with a refined, elegant aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and emotional balance with a softer coniferous scent than other fir varieties.
• Spearmint – A sweet, cooling mint oil that’s gentler than peppermint. Excellent for digestive support and children’s blends, offering a familiar, refreshing aroma.
• Spike Lavender – A more camphoraceous lavender variety with a sharper, more medicinal aroma. Excellent for respiratory support, it offers a distinct therapeutic profile compared to true lavender.
• Spikenard – A precious biblical oil with a woody, animalic aroma. Excellent for meditation and spiritual practices, offering deep grounding properties with ancient sacred significance.
• Spruce, Hemlock – A grounding coniferous oil with a deep, earthy aroma. Excellent for emotional balance and creating a sense of stability and strength.
• Spruce, Black – A deep, resinous coniferous oil with a grounding, forest-like aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and creating a sense of stability and connection to nature.
• Spruce, Blue – A rare and precious coniferous oil with a fresh, pine-like aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and creating woodland atmospheres with its unique, refined scent.
• Star Anise – A sweet, licorice-like oil similar to regular anise but with subtle variations. Excellent for digestive support and seasonal blends, thanks to its distinctive, warming aroma.
• Sweet Myrrh – A gentler myrrh variety with a sweeter, more pleasant aroma than regular myrrh. Excellent for skincare and emotional balance with a softer resinous scent.
• Sweet Orange – A bright, uplifting citrus oil that’s excellent for mood enhancement and children’s blends. Offers a universally loved, cheerful aroma that’s perfect for any time of day

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• Tagetes – A bright, citrusy-floral oil with a unique, fruity aroma. Excellent for emotional uplift and adds a distinctive, exotic note to blends, though it can be phototoxic.
• Tangerine – A sweet, gentle citrus oil similar to mandarin. Excellent for children and relaxation, offering a soft, comforting aroma that’s perfect for calming blends.
• Tansy, Blue – A vibrant blue oil with a sweet, herbaceous aroma. Excellent for skincare, known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, and distinguished by its distinctive azure color.
• Taiwan Hinoki (Taiwan Cypress) – A rare and precious oil with a complex, refined woody aroma. Excellent for meditation and spiritual practices, featuring a sophisticated and elegant scent.
• Tea Tree, Common – The classic Australian antiseptic oil with a fresh, medicinal aroma. Excellent for skincare and first aid, this product offers a clean, penetrating scent that’s universally recognized.
• Tea Tree, Lemon – A gentler tea tree variety with a fresh, lemony aroma. Excellent for skincare and respiratory support, with a more pleasant scent than regular tea tree oil.
• Tea Tree, New Zealand – Manuka oil with a distinctive, honey-like aroma. Excellent for skincare, offering unique therapeutic properties beyond regular tea tree, with exceptional antimicrobial benefits.
• Thyme – A warm, herbaceous oil with a distinctive culinary aroma. Excellent for immune support and respiratory health, though it should be used with caution due to its intensity.
• Tobacco Absolute – A rich, complex absolute with a distinctive, smoky-sweet aroma. Excellent for perfumery and adds a sophisticated, masculine note to blends with its unique character.
• Tsuga – A soft, woody oil from the hemlock tree with a gentle, forest-like aroma. Excellent for grounding and emotional balance, offering a peaceful, woodland scent.
• Tuberose Absolute – An intensely floral absolute with a heady, narcotic aroma. Excellent for perfumery and emotional uplift, offering one of the most intoxicating floral scents available.
• Tulsi – Sacred Holy Basil oil with a complex, clove-like aroma. Excellent for stress relief and spiritual practices, revered in Ayurvedic medicine for its adaptogenic properties.
• Turmeric – A warm, spicy oil with a distinctive, earthy-peppery aroma. Excellent for skincare and wellness blends, offering the therapeutic benefits of this golden root.

U

• Currently, there are no profiles for essential oils starting with the letter U.

V

• Valerian – An intensely earthy, animalic oil with a distinctive, pungent aroma. Excellent for sleep support and relaxation, though its strong scent requires careful blending.
• Vanilla Absolute and Vanilla CO2 Extract – Sweet, comforting oils with the beloved aroma of vanilla. Excellent for emotional comfort and perfumery, offering a warm, nurturing scent that’s universally loved.
• Verbena, Lemon – A sweet, lemony oil with a fresh, herbaceous aroma. Excellent for mood enhancement, offering a delightful, uplifting citrus scent that’s both energizing and calming.
• Vetiver – A deep, earthy oil with a complex, smoky-woody aroma. Excellent for grounding and emotional balance, offering a sophisticated, deeply rooted masculine scent.
• Violet Leaf Absolute – A green, dewy absolute with a fresh, leafy aroma. Excellent for perfumery and emotional balance, this offering features a unique, natural scent that captures the freshness of spring.
• Virginian Cedarwood – A soft, pencil-like cedar oil with a gentle, woody aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and creating a sense of stability and strength with its familiar, comforting scent.

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• Western Australian Sandalwood – A sustainable sandalwood variety with a creamy, woody aroma. Excellent for meditation and skincare, offering similar benefits to East Indian sandalwood, with an added emphasis on environmental responsibility.
• White Camphor – A crystalline, medicinal oil with a sharp, penetrating aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and muscle relief, though it should be used with caution due to its intensity.
• White Champaca – An exotic floral oil with a sweet, narcotic aroma. Highly prized in perfumery and meditation practices for its spiritual qualities and intoxicating scent.
• White Fir – A gentle, sweet fir oil with a refined, elegant aroma. Excellent for respiratory support and emotional balance with a softer, more pleasant coniferous scent.
• White Sage – A sacred Native American oil with a distinctive, clean aroma. Excellent for purification and spiritual practices, offering a powerful cleansing and protective energy.
• Wintergreen – A sweet, minty oil with a distinctive medicinal aroma. Excellent for muscle relief and pain management, offering a cooling, analgesic effect similar to aspirin.

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• Xanthoxylum – A unique Asian oil with a numbing, spicy aroma. Excellent for circulation and adds an exotic, tingling sensation to therapeutic blends with its distinctive Sichuan pepper qualities.
• Xiang Mao – A lemony grass oil with a fresh, citrusy aroma. Excellent for mood enhancement and insect repelling, offering a bright, energizing scent similar to lemongrass.

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• Yarrow – A blue, herbaceous oil with a sweet, medicinal aroma. Excellent for skincare and emotional balance, this product offers anti-inflammatory properties with a complex, sophisticated scent.
• Ylang Ylang – The “Flower of Flowers” with an intensely sweet, exotic floral aroma. Excellent for emotional balance and perfumery, offering a romantic, tropical scent that’s deeply relaxing.
• Yuzu – A unique Japanese citrus oil with a complex, tart-sweet aroma. Excellent for mood enhancement and culinary applications, this product offers a sophisticated citrus scent that combines notes of lemon, lime, and grapefruit.

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• Currently, there are no profiles for essential oils starting with the letter Z.
  
  
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• https://scental.org/a-z-guide-to-emotional-healing-with-essential-oils/
  
• https://scental.org/getting-started-with-essential-oils-the-first-easy-step-to-begin-blending-at-home/
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• https://scental.org/how-to-choose-high-quality-essential-oils-a-buyers-guide/