To simplify the blending of oils apply the following essential oil synergies guide:

TOP NOTESFresh, light, evaporate fast
Eg. basil, eucalyptus, lemon.
MIDDLE NOTESHeart of the fragrance, scent emerges gradulally
eg. geranium, lavender, marjoram
BASE NOTESRich, heavy scent. Is a fixative (binding oils together so that they stay together)
eg. jasmine, myrrh, patchouli.

Always try to include one of each type to make your symphony gel. Have a look at our Aromatherapy Essential Oil Chart to find oils that suit your requirements.

REMEMBER: Your olfactory sense might differ with these findings, so experiment, make notes and blend your essential oil synergies to taste.

GROUP AWOODY
 cedar wood
citronella
carrot seed
E. lemon scent
E. blue gum
juniper berry
wintergreen
niaouli
peppermint
rosemary
sandalwood
ginger
GROUP BHERBACEOUS
 clary sage
chamomile (G)
patchouli
rosemary
tagetes lemon
GROUP CCITRUS
 bergamot
lemon verbana
lime
orange
petitgrain
lavender (both)
mandarin
orange (sweet)
grapefruit
lemongrass
GROUP DFLORAL
 geranium
ylang-ylang
palmarosa
jasmine
gardenia

Mints can go in here
sweet marjoram
tuberose
GROUP ERESINOUS
 frankincense
elemi
myrrh
turmeric
cardamon
benzoin
GROUP FSPICY
 basil
black pepper
cinnamon
coriander
cumin
E. peppermint
cumin
ti-tree
rosemary
Note:E. = Eucalyptus

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