Blending Basics
Here is a list of Fragrance families and their effects in relation to skin and hair type:
Soothing (brunette)
- Spicy – Warmining - Nutmeg
- Woody – Appeasing - Sandalwood
- Earthy – Grounding - Vetiver
Fresh (blonde)
- Green – Reviving - Thyme
- Herbaceous – Stimulating - Basil
- Medicinal – Clearing - Eucalyptus
Sultry (black)
- Musky – Aphrodisiac - Patchouli
- Oriental – Comforting - Benzoin
- Honey – Heady - Ylang ylang
Exalting (red)
- Floral – Uplifting - Geranium
- Fruity – Enlivening - Petitgrain
- Citrus – Refreshing - Lemon
Below are the basic Essential oil categories based upon the aroma bases:
Floral Based
- Lavender, Neroli, Jasmine
Wood Based
- Pine, Cedar
Earth Based
- Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli
Herb Based
- Marjoram, Rosemary, Basil
Mint Base
- Peppermint, Spearmint
Medicinal Base
- Eucalyptus, Cajuput, Tea Tree
Spice Base
- Nutmeg, Clove, Cinnamon
Oriental Base
- Ginger, Patchouli
Citrus Base
- Orange, Lemon, Lime
By experiment you will find blends that work well and others that don’t. Here are some examples:
- Florals blend well with spicy, citrus and wood based oils.
- Wood based oils generally blend well with all categories.
- Spicy and oriental oils blend well with florals, oriental and citrus oils. Use your oriental oils sparingly.
- Minty oils blend well with citrus, woodsy, herbaceous and earthy oils.
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