Fragrances for formulas

Our Essential Oils compendium

Jojoba Oil

Nearly odourless

woody

Amyris Oil

Woody

Similar to sandalwood

Artemisia Oil

Aromatic

Aromatic, bitter, agrestic

Cade Oil, rectified

dry wood

smoky, tarry, stinky

cedar leaf oil

woody

strong, camphoraceous

cedarwood oil, china

woody

woody, balsamic

Cedarwood Oil, Himalayan

woody

woody, balsamic

cypress Oil, france

woody

sweet balsamic, woody and fougere/cypress leaves

Oriental

Black pepper oil

woody oriental

spicy, warm, woody

Clove bud oil

woody oriental

spicy, woody

clove leaf oil, rectified 85%

woody oriental

spicy, eugenol-like

Fresh

Citronella Oil

Citrus

citronellal-like, lemon, grassy

Clary sage oil, france

aromatic

herbal, fresh

clementine Oil

Citrus

fresh, fruity

elemi Oil

Citrus

citrus, fresh, balsam, lemon-like

mandarin Oil

Citrus

fruity, citric, sweet

tea tree oil, australia

green

fresh, terpenic, spicy earth odour

Floral

lavender oil, bulgaria

floral

fresh, sweet, floral, herbaceous

lavender oil, Mailette

floral

fresh, sweet, floral, herbaceous

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between essential oils and fragrance oils?

1. Fragrance oils are synthetic, essential oils are natural.

2. Fragrance oils shelf life is usually between 6-12 months. Essential oils shelf life is usually between 2-15 years.

3. Fragrance oils are significantly cheaper and can have scents not found in nature. Essential oils have natural medicine and aromatherapeutic properties.

what are essential oils usually used in?

Aromatherapy, scented candles, perfumes, diffusers, detergents, soaps, etc.

how do i choose between fragrance and essential oils?

It would depend on your application, product price range, market, smell profile, etc.