Aromatherapy essential oils are well known and widely used for their health and wellbeing benefits, but there’s another very obvious — yet often forgotten — reason for bringing these beautiful blends and fragrances into your life. Simply put, essential oils smell amazing!
What is the Best Smelling Pure Essential Oil
When it comes to the best smelling essential oils, it can differ from person to person. Everyone has individual tastes, after all! But there are a few oils that top the best-seller lists every time.
- Lavender
A versatile essential oil with a beautiful, floral scent that can relieve stress, ease tired muscles and promote peaceful sleep. - PeppermintA lively, clean and uplifting aroma, this minty scent refreshes and uplifts the ambience in any space.
- Tea treeWith a warm, spicy, fresh, camphor-like fragrance, tea tree oil has a strong and powerful aroma. (Tip: it’s also a great oil for eliminating unwanted odours.)
- Roman chamomileLight, sweet, fresh and apple-like best describes the herbaceous, ‘green’ scent of chamomile oil.
- BergamotExtracted from the peel of the bergamot orange — a lemon-orange hybrid — this oil has a sweet fruity scent with subtle spicy-balsamic undertones.
- JasmineThis sweet, exotic, floral fragrance is the essence of summer (and, some say, an aphrodisiac).
- Ylang-ylangSweet, light and floral with a subtle spicy base, ylang-ylang is a calming oil to use in times of tension.
- EucalyptusThis essential oil has a powerful fragrance, reminiscent of camphor or menthol with a hint of mint and the subtle sweetness of honey undertones.
- GeraniumIf you love the scent of roses, try geranium oil for a lighter, fresher, less powdery and more herbaceous take on the classic bloom.
- PatchouliWith its spicy, woodsy, musky-sweet scent, this oil is beloved for its earthy, grounding fragrance.
- LemonIf you love clean, refreshing citrus scents, you can’t beat lemon essential oil. Made from the peel of the fruit, the fragrance is cheerful, bright and uplifting.
- FrankincenseAromatic and earthy, sweet and woody, with spicy undertones and citrus notes, frankincense is a beautiful warming oil that uplifts the mood.
- LemongrassSweet, tropical and lightly lemon-scented, this oil is fresh, fragrant and will have you dreaming of an island getaway.
- CedarwoodWoody, rich and slightly smoky, cedarwood essential oil brings the great outdoors inside, igniting a warm, log-cabin-in-the-forest vibe.
- GrapefruitA beautiful and tangy yet sweet citrus aroma that will energise any room and bring about a feeling of freshness.
What are the Best Smelling Essential Oil Blends?
When it comes to blending different oils to make your own personalised mixes, it all comes down to what you like. However, there are some oils that we know mix and match beautifully, creating some of the best smelling essential oil blends around. Give these combinations a try:
- Lavender, Ylang-Ylang and Orange: a soothing citrus mix.
- Orange, Eucalyptus, Lemongrass, Peppermint and Cardamom: an uplifting, energising, motivating combination (Motivate Pure Essential Oil Blend).
- Ylang-Ylang and Geranium: a floral springtime scent.
- Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium, Marjoram and Cedarwood: for pure relaxation (try our Relax Pure Essential Oil Blend).
- Vanilla and Lavender: for a calming sweet and floral bedtime mix.
- Not sure where to start? Try the All-Rounders Kit.
How to Use Essential Oils in the Home as a Natural Fragrance
Aromatherapy essential oils are a wonderful way to bring beautiful scents into your home, and there are many means via which you can do this. Diffusers and Vaporisers are a popular choice as they release the essential oils into the air in their purest form, spreading the aromatic vapour around your sacred space.
Wondering what is the best smelling essential oil to diffuse? Again, this comes down to personal preference. Choose your favourite single scent, grab a bestselling blend, or mix a couple of drops of your favourites to create your signature household scent.
How to Use Essential Oils on Your Body as a Natural Fragrance
Essential oils aren’t just great for making the home smell great — they can be used on our bodies too, not only as unique and beautiful perfumes but also to beat body odour. If you’re looking for the best smelling essential oils for body odour troubles, Lavender, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Rosemary and Bergamot all fit the bill.
You can use almost any of your favourite essential oils as a natural body fragrance, but there are a few things to keep in mind. First of all, it’s important not to apply them directly to your skin. Essential oils are very potent and can cause irritation if they’re in contact with your skin undiluted — that’s where carrier oils like Jojoba or Sweet Almond come in. Read about the dilution guidelines here. Also be sure to patch test any oils (in their carriers) before use, to ensure you don’t have any adverse or allergic reactions.
Always read the label and follow directions for use.
