Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils
Please consult a doctor or herbalist for proper application of oils. The perfumery note of an oil refers to the rate at which the oil evaporates. Top notes evaporate more quickly and base notes more slowly. As a result, top note scents are perceived more quickly than base note scents.
| Essential oil | Perfumery note | Family | Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agarwood | Base | Woody, Sweet, Resin | |
| Amyris | Base | Resin, Sweet, Woody | |
| Angelica | Base | Herbal | |
| Anise | Top | Spicy | |
| Balsam, Peru | Base | ||
| Basil | Top | Herbal | |
| Bay | Middle | ||
| Bay Laurel | Top | Spicy | |
| Benzoin | Base | Resin/ Sweet | |
| Bergamot | Top | Citrus | |
| Bergamot Mint | Top | sweet, herbal, minty, citrus | |
| Bois-de-rose — see Rosewood | Top/Middle | sweet, woody, fruity, floral | |
| Boronia | Middle | fruity and spicy | |
| Cajuput | Middle | herbal | |
| Camphor | Middle | Minty/ Herbal | |
| Cardamom | Middle | Spicy | |
| Carrot Seed | Middle | Sweet | |
| Cedarwood, Atlas | Base | Woody | |
| Cedarwood, Virginian | Base | Woody | |
| Chamomile, German | Middle | Floral | |
| Chamomile, Roman | Middle | Floral | |
| Cinnamon | Middle | Spicy | |
| Citronella | Middle | Citrus/Herbal | |
| Clary Sage | Middle | Herbal/Sweet | |
| Clove | Middle | Spicy | |
| Coriander | Middle | Spicy/ Herbal | |
| Cypress | Middle | Woody | |
| Dill | Middle | herbal | |
| Elemi | Middle/Base | lemony | |
| Eucalyptus | Top | Woody | |
| Eucalyptus, Lemon | Top/Middle | Citrus/Woody | |
| Eucalyptus Radiata | Top | Herbal/Woody | |
| Fennel | Top/Middle | Herbal/Spicy | |
| Fir Needle | Middle | woody | |
| Frankincense | Base | Sweet/Spicy/Woody | |
| Galbanum | Top | earthy/spicy | |
| Geranium | Middle | Floral | |
| Geranium, Rose | Middle | Floral/Sweet | |
| Ginger | Middle/Base | Spicy | |
| Grapefruit | Top | Citrus | |
| Helichrysum | Middle | spicy/herby/sweet | |
| Honeysuckle | Middle | sweet | |
| Hyssop | Middle | sweet/minty | |
| Immortelle — see Helichrysum | Middle | spicy/herby/sweet | |
| Jasmine | Middle | Floral | |
| Juniper Berry | Middle | Woody | |
| Kanuka | Middle | herbal | |
| Lavandin | Middle | sweet/floral/herbal | |
| Lavender | Top/Middle | Floral | |
| Lemon | Top | Citrus | |
| Lemongrass | Top | Citrus | |
| Lime | Top | Citrus | |
| Linden Blossom | Middle | floral | |
| Mandarin | Top | Citrus | |
| Manuka | Top/Middle | Herbal | |
| Marjoram | Middle/Top | Herbal | |
| May Chang (Litsea Cubeba) | Middle | Citrus | |
| Melissa | Middle/Top | Herbal,Lemony | |
| Momordica charantia | Middle | ||
| Myrrh | Middle/Base | Spicy | |
| Myrtle | Top/Middle | citrus | |
| Myrtle, Lemon | Top | citrus | |
| Neroli | Top | Floral | |
| Niaouli | Top | herbal/sweet/citrus | |
| Nutmeg | Top/Middle | Spicy | |
| Oakmoss | Base | Earthy | |
| Olibanum — see Frankincense | Base | Sweet/Spicy/Woody | |
| Orange, Bitter | Top | Citrus | |
| Orange, Sweet | Top | Citrus | |
| Oregano | Middle | Spicy | |
| Palmarosa | Middle | Floral | |
| Parsley | Middle | Herbal | |
| Patchouli | Base | Spicy/Woody | |
| Pepper, Black | Middle/Top | Spicy | |
| Peppermint | Top | Minty/Herbal | |
| Petitgrain | Top | Floral/Woody | |
| Pine | Top | Woody | |
| Ravensara | Top | herbal | |
| Rose | Middle | Floral | |
| Rosemary | Middle | Herbal | |
| Rosewood | Middle | Floral/Spicy | |
| Sandalwood | Base | Sweet/Woody | |
| Spearmint | Top | Minty | |
| Spikenard | Base | earthy | |
| Spruce | Middle | woody/spicy/fruity | |
| Tagetes | Top | sweet/fruity | |
| Tangerine | Top | Citrus | |
| Tea Tree | Middle | Herbal | |
| Thyme | Middle/Top | Herbal | |
| Tobacco | Base | ||
| Tuberose | Middle | ||
| Turmeric | Base | Herbal/Woody | |
| Vanilla | Base | Sweet | |
| Vetiver | Base | Woody | |
| Violet Leaf | Middle | sweet | |
| Yarrow | Middle | Herbal | |
| Ylang Ylang | Middle/Base | Floral |