9 Essential Oil Scents To Try If You’re A Beginner

It took roughly 2 seconds upon walking into an aromatherapy store for me to fall in love with the scent of essential oils.

They are just… heavenly

I don’t really know how they can smell so fresh and alluring even though most of them have probably been the retail shelves for months.

From clay burners, to reed diffusers. I have used numerous methods to diffuse them around the house for their lushful fragrance.

And if you are reading this, maybe you have just fallen in love with essential oils as well.

Here are some of the best that you can try out as a beginner. You might get hooked as soon as you smell their fragrance. And save yourself some precious time in sampling every flavor available in the market.

1) Lavender

Lavender is hands-down the most popular plant extract used in aromatherapy. And it is number 1 for a good reason.

It appeals to the masses. Partly because there are various applications in the use of it.

Just like how Burger King have burgers that appeal overwhelmingly to people with specific taste preferences… but McDonalds make burgers that meet the satisfactory level of the masses.

Lavender originates from many parts of Europe, and specifically, the most original is said to come from France and Spain.

It is calming, soothing, and relaxing.

2) Bergamot

It is hard to describe exactly what bergamot smells like. This is because you can almost taste a tinge of orange, choisya and green tea in the air when diffused.

Rather confusing.

But that does not undercut the pleasure you feel when it’s aroma is in the air.

It’s origin is from Italy and Morocco. This does not mean that they are not grown anywhere else. This just refers to it’s place of origin.

3) Lemongrass

Lemongrass is best used with a reed diffuser for small to medium sized rooms. This allows it’s refreshing scent to naturally fill the area throughout the day.

If you take a look at the picture of the plant itself, you will be shocked at how such an ordinary looking perennial can produce such a mesmerizing fragrance.

Another reason not to judge a book by it’s cover.

Lemongrass originates from India. And for some reason, it does not get the attention that it truly deserves commercially.

4) Peppermint

You’d probably have a good idea what peppermint smell and taste like. If not, just go brush your teeth and you should be reminded of it from the toothpaste.

However, don’t let what you think you know fool you.

Because peppermint scent from essential oils can be a whole new experience.

Peppermint supposedly promotes alertness in you, clarity in thinking, and boldness in decision making.

There are too many origins to mention.

5 & 6) Rose otto and rose absolute

A smartass might attempt to confuse you with the many variations of rose oil to sound smart.

But really, you don’t need to bother yourself with that. It’s not like your specificity will prevent a global catastrophe. Just grab anythong “rose” and you are good to go.

You would expect nothing less from the flower that represents love and relationships.

Users of rose oil have sworn about it’s sedative effects. Maybe what they are trying to say is the “seductive” effects.

7) Chamomile

Chamomile is good for more than just afternoon tea.

Some people find that the scent of chamomile is too intensed and overwhelming. But those who don’t get overwhelmed absolutely love the smell of it.

So this is something that you should first sample before buying a month’s worth of supply.

The scent can be described as sweet and strong with a herbal base. No wonder it is often used as home remedies for antiseptic purposes.

8) Jasmine

This is commonly used with green tea in Asia. Jasmine green tea is one of the most consumed drinks in many parts of East Asia. So there is of doubt of the flavor’s popularity.

But please do not drink it’s extract. Essential oils are not made for consumption.

The point is if you love to drink green tea (which you probably do), you’d love to have it’s scent welcome visitors to your house.

it is said that jasmine is uplifting and commonly used as an anti-depressant.

9) Sandalwood

It is a little puzzling how a species of wood can produce such an erotic fragrance as sandalwood.

Extracts come from an evergreen tree that blooms with purple, and sometimes pink, flowers. Production and processing is mostly done in India.

If you don’t know how a scent can be described as heavy, take a whiff of sandalwood and you will be enlightened. That’s not to say that it’s qualities of sweetness and warmth should be discounted.

The strong scent is used very often in perfumes. Vindicating it’s reputation for long-lasting aroma.