CHARACTERISTICS OF CERTAIN ESSENTIAL OIL FRAGRANCE INGREDIENTS
When trying to choose a fragrance for a candle, and/or a fragrance or perfume oil, it's always prudent to look at the ingredients. On that note, we've put together the following list of some essential oils and their purported benefits or affects. The content of these oils in our massage oil candles, scented pillar candles, jar candles, soy wax melts & all of our other products can be found on our fragrance descriptions page. For our purposes here - discussing fragrances - the descriptions of topical or other uses are given only for informational reasons, other than perhaps our massage oil candles.
While reading the information below and our fragrance descriptions in general, explanations/definitions of 'Perfumery Notes' is in order as follow:
*Top Notes are the fragrance components that you smell when a perfume is first applied. These components evaporate more quickly than the rest, which is the reason you'll smell them first - they're the first to reach your nose.
Middle (or Mid) Notes are what you smell as the top notes are fading. In a good scent blend, middle notes will be compatible with both the top notes and the base notes. Middle notes typically develop within 10 minutes and may last for several hours.
Base (or Bottom) Notes are what you smell when the middle notes have gone through their "dry down" phase (defined below). These components are the "anchor" of the whole blend, even though they may not be apparent when you first apply the perfume (or light the scented candle). Many perfumers feel the base notes are the most important component of the entire blend, not only because they last the longest, but also because they affect all the other notes contained in the blend.
A successful fragrance blend will be compatible throughout all of these phases. This is called "fragrance accord", meaning all notes are in harmony as they fade and blend into one another.
Dry Down is the "lifetime" of a fragrance; the phases a fragrance goes through when worn.
*Taken with minor variations from: FORYOURNOSE.COM
The list below includes some purported "benefits"/and/or uses for a few essential oils. Some of the listed oils include fragrance descriptions, uses & have a Perfumery Note attached. Please see our Fragrance Descriptions page for more details.
ESSENTIAL OILS CONTAINED IN OUR PRODUCTS
BERGAMOT Antiseptic, cooling, calming, relaxing, refreshing, purifying
CARDAMON Stimulant, aphrodisiac
CINNAMON Stimulating, antiseptic, refreshing, purifying, aphrodisiac
CEDARWOOD Fresh, woody, balsamic resembling aroma of cedar chests and closets. Uses:
acne, arthritis, bronchitis, coughs, cystitis, dandruff, dermatitis, insect repellant,
stress. Perfumery Note: Base
CITRUS Energizing, uplifting, fight off 'winter blues'
CLARY SAGE Antiseptic, calming, relaxing, regulating, warming, aphrodisiac
CLOVE BUD Antiseptic, mental stimulant, energizing
COFFEE Strong, rich, aroma of freshly brewed coffee. Uses: Perfumery/fragrancing.
Perfumery Note: Base
EUCALYPTUS Antiseptic, stimulant, balancing, purifying, respiratory
FRANKINCENSE Antiseptic, skin rejuvenator, calming, relaxing, warming, meditative, well-being
GARDENIA Treating infections, jaundice, anxiety, insomnia, blood clotting, reducing swelling,
menopausal imbalance, bladder infections, reducing tumors
GINGER Aphrodisiac, energizing, uplifting. Warm, spicy, earthy, woody aroma. Uses:
aching muscles, arthritis, nausea, poor circulation. Perfumery Note: Middle/Base
GRAPEFRUIT Energizing. Citrusy, tangy like grapefruit-but sweet. Uses: Cellulitis, toxic build-up,
water retention. Perfumery Note: Top
HOLLY Fever reducing, diuretic
HONEYSUCKLE Clears heat, wind & toxins from the blood & liver, treathing sore throats, fever, skin
blemishes & rashes
JASMINE Aphrodisiac, euphoric , uplifting, skin rejuvenator, warming.
JUNIPER Energizing, stimulating, regulating.
LAVENDER Most versatile of all oils, cell rejuvenator, anti-infectious, antiseptic,
immunostimulant, calming, balancing, well-being, induces sleep, blends well.
LEMON Stimulant, antiseptic, purifying, refreshing.
LEMONGRASS Fresh, lemony, earthy aroma. Uses: Acne, athlete's foot, excessive perspiration,
flatulence, insect repellent, muscle aches, oily skin, scabies, stress. Perfumery
Note: Top
LIME Purifying, refreshing, stimulating
MUSK Adrenaline gland stimulator, treatment of anxiety, depression, nervousness, stress
related conditions
MYRHH Meditative, fortifying, stimulant
NUTMEG Rich, spicy, sweet, woody. Uses: arthritis, constipation, fatigue, muscle aches,
nausea, neralgia, poor circulation, rheumatism, slow digestion. Perfumery Note:
Middle
OAKMOSS Rich, earthy, woody aroma. Uses: in perfumery, for its properties as a fragrance
fixative. Perfumery Note: Base
ORANGE Refreshing, purifying, calming, well-being
PATCHOULI Aprhodisiac, warm, uplifing, relaxing
PEPPERMINT Stimulating, purifying, regulating, intellectual stimulant, clear thinking
PINE Purifying, refreshing, energizing, disinfectant, stimulating
ROSE Purifying, calming, aphrodisiac, regulating, skin rejuvenator for normal/dry skin
ROSEWOOD Sweet, fruity, woody, floral aroma. Uses: acne, colds, dryskin, dull skin, fever, flu,
frigidity, headache, oily skin, scars, sensitive skin, stress, stretch marks.
Perfumery Note: Middle
SANDALWOOD Uplifting, euphoric, aphrodisiac, meditative
SPRUCE Purifying, refreshing, energizing, disinfectant, stimulating
TANGERINE Fresh, sweet, citrusy aroma. Perfumery Note: Top
TEA TREE Antiseptic, well-being, calming, immunostimulant, anti-infectious
VANILLA Anti oxidant, aphrodisiac, anti carcinogenic, anti depressant, sedative, relaxing
VIOLET LEAF Green, earthy, slightly floral aroma. Uses: bronchitis, headache, insomnia,
rheumatism, sluggish circulation, sore throat, stress. Perfumery Note: Middle
WISTERIA Stimulating the senses, calming nerves, elevating moods
YLANG YLANG Fresh, floral, sweet, slightly fruity, fragrant aroma. Uses: Anxiety, depression,
frigidity, hypertension, palpitations, stress. Perfumery Note: Middle/Base
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