The aromatherapy note blending rules state that to create well balanced aromatherapy oil blends, you have to consider the volatility of the different essential oils so that you can mix them appropriately. To do this, you have to know whether an essential oil is a top note, a middle note or a base note.
Types of Essential Oils:
Top Notes
These are the essential oils with scents that evaporate the fastest and therefore they are first ones you smell. These scents are generally light, flowery, fruity and uplifting.
Bergamot essential oil
Clary sage essential oil
Eucalyptus essential oil
Grapefruit essential oil
Lemon essential oil
Lemongrass essential oil
Orange essential oil
Petitgrain essential oil
Spearmint essential oil
Tea tree essential oil
Types of Essential Oils:
Middles Notes
These scents do not evaporate as fast as the top notes. They are generally spicy, herbal and balancing.
Black pepper essential oil
Carrot seed essential oil
Cypress essential oil
Geranium essential oil
German chamomile essential oil
Juniper berry essential oil
Lavender essential oil
Peppermint essential oil
Rose essential oil
Rosemary essential oil
Rosewood essential oil
Sweet marjoram essential oil
Thyme essential oil
Types of Essential Oils
Base Notes
These scents are the slowest to evaporate and therefore the last ones you smell. They are generally heavy and woodsy.
Cedarwood essential oil
Clove essential oil
Frankincense essential oil
Ginger essential oil
Helichrysum essential oil
Jasmine essential oil
Neroli essential oil
Patchouli essential oil
Sandalwood essential oil
Vanilla essential oil
Ylang ylang essential oil
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