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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.
The mood created by a particular smell has a lot to do with the limbic system in the body, and this is the oldest and most ancient system in the brain. To read more about this fascinating subject please click here.
| 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 |
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