Aromatic Blending of Essential Oils


When using a blend created primarily for its fragrance, therapeutic benefit can also occur. The focus of the blend, however, is on the final aroma, not its therapeutic properties.


A Safety precautions should be followed


for any type of blending, including for aromatic blending. For instance, you would still want to be extremely careful


romatic blending for the sheer pleasure of the aroma is a combina- tion of creativity and science.


when using Bergamot because of its pho- totoxic properties and still avoid using all hazardous oils and all oils that are contra- indicated for conditions that you have. Traditional perfumers that work for the


famous fragrance houses study for years to master the art and science of perfumery blending. The perfumer’s standard reper- toire consists of essential oils but also of synthesized chemicals that mimic the constituents (chemicals) of essential oils and other natural ingredients. Perfumers


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use synthesized chemicals and chemicals extracted from essential oils because they are often cheaper than using pure essential oils and because the chemicals are stan- dardized and will be more consistent in aroma. If you can find a copy, The Science and Art of Perfumery by Edward Sagarin (copyright 1945) is a fascinating book that provides insight into the history and sci- ence of perfumery. In aromatherapy blending, only natu-


ral ingredients such as essential oils, ab- solutes, CO2s, grain alcohol, carrier oils, herbs and water are used. Because aroma- therapy blending requires and benefits from the use of unsynthesized chemicals, you shouldn’t have high expectations for perfectly duplicating your favorite com- mercial fragrances.


Essential Oil Blending Basics:


Essential oils can be categorized into broad groups based on their aromas. An example categorical system is as follows:


• Floral (i.e. Lavender, Neroli, Jasmine) • Woodsy (i.e. Pine, Cedar) • Earthy (i.e. Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchou- li) • Herbaceous (i.e. Marjoram, Rosemary, Basil)


• Minty (i.e. Peppermint, Spearmint) • Medicinal/Camphorous (i.e. Eucalyp-


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