Mood Properties of Essential oils
Although the emotions evoked by smells and fragrances
are highly personal, there seems to be a certain
correlation between the scent of some essential oils
and the "moods" they create.
Alertness
Basil, Bergamot, Black pepper, Grapefruit, Peppermint,
Rosemary
Assertiveness
Basil, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Ylang-Ylang, Lime
Concentration
Lemon, Basil, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Frankincense,
Chamomile Roman
Confidence
Cypress, Fennel, Ginger, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Orange,
Pine
Contentment
Cypress, Lavender, Bergamot, Orange, Sandalwood, Cloves,
Ylang-Ylang
Creativity
Bergamot, Lemon, Frankincense, Neroli, Rose, Jasmine,
Cloves
Focus
Thyme, Lemon, Fennel, Bergamot, Basil. Cypress, Cinnamon
Happiness
Orange, Rose, Jasmine, Ginger, Cloves, Cinnamon, Geranium
Joy
Sandalwood, Frankincense, Lemon, Petitgrain, Orange,
Bergamot
Peace
Chamomile Roman, Neroli, Juniper, Frankincense, Melissa,
Yarrow
Performance
Bay, Bergamot, Frankincense, Lemon, Grapefruit, Lavender,
Jasmine
Positive
Basil, Lemon, Grapefruit, Myrrh, Patchouli, Geranium,
Frankincense
Restfulness
Lavender, Geranium, Clary sage, Neroli, Sandalwood
Self-awareness
Cypress, Clary sage, Jasmine, Coriander, Cloves,
Sandalwood
Self-esteem
Jasmine, Geranium, Cedarwood, Sandalwood
Self-image
Orange, Lavender, Melissa, Neroli, Jasmine, Sandalwood,
Bay, Pine, Nutmeg
(original author unknown but greatly appreciated) |
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