Essential Oil Blends

Blending essential oils is all about inhaling! For those of you who are brand new to essential oils and aromatherapy, one of the best ways to begin creating personal essential oil blends is by experimenting with combining essential oils that you love from the very first inhale. 

There are three main notes to essential oil blends: 

Top Note:This is the first noticeable impression in a blend, and is often the characteristic feature of the oil. It springs swiftly from the aroma, has a sharp tone, and does not last long.

Middle Note:An essential oil that is a middle note will last for longer (about two hours) on a perfume testing strip. The middle note of a blend can also be referred to as the “heart” of the aroma.

Base Note:The base note within a blend appears much later than the first two notes. This is the note that gives a blend staying power. The base note can appear a few hours or even a whole day after the perfume testing strip is dry. Also called the dry out note, this note helps you discern the lasting ability of your essential oil blend. Effective blends with powerful base notes help soaps maintain their fragrance. 

You will find that there are particular essential oils that you really like and some blends that you really love! One of my favorite oils is black pepper and in the past I have tried to mix it with just about every other essential oil I have. 

So get out your essential oils and mix and match your drops to find the blend that blends best with you. Check out two essential oil blend samples and let us know how you like them!