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Lavender Essential Oil Alternatives
Not a fan of Lavender Essential Oil? Explore other essential oils that provide similar calming and therapeutic benefits for your well-being.

Essential Oil Roller Bottle Buying Guide
Get professional insights on how to select empty roller bottles for your essential oil blends including the best type of roller, bottle type, size and more.

Why Fragrance Test Strips Are a Must When Working With Essential Oils
AromaWeb's ultimate guide to fragrance test strips explains their important benefits and gives you 8 tips for using them effectively with essential oils.

Guide to Wood Essential Oils
Explore the most popular wood essential oils available for aromatherapy, wellness and natural perfumery including their uses and benefits.

Floral Essential Oils and Absolutes Guide
Explore the most popular floral essential oils and absolutes available for aromatherapy, wellness and natural perfumery including their uses and benefits.

The Difference Between Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Explained
Essential Oils and Aromatherapy are terms that are often used interchangably, but there are important differences. Explore those in this detailed guide.

Top 25 Best Smelling Essential Oils
Explore AromaWeb's list of the top 25 citrus, conifer, woody, floral, spicy, and minty essential oils that have a reputation for being the best smelling essential oils.

The Best Carrier Oils to Use with Essential Oils
Explore the best carrier oils to use when you are creating essential oil blends that you want to smell as aromatically pleasant as possible.

What is a Virgin Vegetable Oil (Carrier Oil)?
Learn what virgin carrier oils are, how they compare with refined oils and discover the advantages and disadvantages of virgin carrier oils.

Do Essential Oils Expire?
Learn whether essential oils expire, how to identify signs of degradation, and tips for proper storage to extend their shelf life.

Guide to the Benefits of Attending Non-Profit Aromatherapy Association Conferences and Events
Explore the advantages of attending educational aromatherapy conferences, from expert insights to networking opportunities that connect you to industry professionals.

Guide to the Benefits of Joining Reputable Non-Profit Aromatherapy Associations
Explore AromaWeb's guide to learn about the important benefits of joining aromatherapy associations, from networking opportunities to professional development and more!
Most Recent Essential Oil Profiles



Australian Sandalwood Essential Oil

List of CO2 Extracts Used in Aromatherapy and Natural Perfumery

Lemon Petitgrain Essential Oil

Kaffir Lime Petitgrain Essential Oil


Muhuhu Essential Oil (African Sandalwood Essential Oil)


Agarwood Essential Oil (Oud Essential Oil)
Most Recent Essential Oil Recipes

Frosty Mint Aromatherapy Diffuser Recipe
Enjoy this easy to make holiday aromatherapy diffuser recipe that will leave your home smelling wonderfully fresh, minty and festive.

Holiday Bliss Aromatherapy Diffuser Recipe
This delightful diffuser blend combines the uplifting scents of orange and bergamot with the refreshing aroma of peppermint and the soothing notes of clary sage. Together, these oils evoke the festive spirit, filling your space with a harmonious and joyful fragrance.

Roll-On Recipe for the Root Chakra

Roll-On Recipe for the Sacral Chakra

Roll-On Recipe for the Solar Plexus Chakra

Roll-On Recipe for the Heart Chakra

Roll-On Recipe for the Throat Chakra

Roll-On Recipe for the Third Eye Chakra

Roll-On Recipe for the Crown Chakra

Diffuser Recipe for the Root Chakra

Diffuser Recipe for the Sacral Chakra

Diffuser Recipe for the Solar Plexus Chakra

Diffuser Recipe for the Heart Chakra

Diffuser Recipe for the Throat Chakra

Diffuser Recipe for the Third Eye Chakra

Diffuser Recipe for the Crown Chakra

Inhaler Recipe for the Root Chakra

Inhaler Recipe for the Sacral Chakra

Inhaler Recipe for the Solar Plexus Chakra

Inhaler Recipe for the Heart Chakra

Inhaler Recipe for the Throat Chakra

Inhaler Recipe for the Third Eye Chakra

Inhaler Recipe for the Crown Chakra

Summer Essential Oil Diffuser Blends
Explore these 5 easy, essential oil diffuser recipes specially formulated by a certified aromatherapist to create a fragrant, summery, welcoming environment.

Calming Body Lotion Essential Oil Recipe
This easy, moisturizing body lotion recipe includes lavender essential oil and other calming essential oils known to help relax the mind and ease stress.

Memory & Focus Essential Oil Roll-On Recipe for Adults
This recipe simplifies the process of making your own pre-diluted essential oil roll-on to help support memory, focus and cognition.

Anxiety Essential Oil Roll-On Recipe
This recipe simplifies the process of making your own pre-diluted essential oil roll-on to help combat anxiety and feelings of panic.
Most Recent Book Reviews

Psychoaromatherapy
Author: Daiana Petry
Psychoaromatherapy serves as a valuable resource for both beginners and seasoned practitioners in aromatherapy, as well as individuals seeking natural methods for emotional well-being. By combining scientific literature with practical guidance, Petry offers a holistic approach to understanding the impact of essential oils on the human psyche.

Working With Unusual Essential Oils
Author: Helen Nagle-Smith
Working with Unusual Essential Oils by Helen Nagle-Smith offers aromatherapy practitioners, students and essential oil enthusiasts a deep dive into the world of lesser-known essential oils. With detailed profiles of 38 unique oils, the book enriches readers with insights on each oil’s physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits.

New Book Category: Natural Perfumery Books
Browse AromaWeb's reviews for natural perfumery instructional and historical books. Find inspiration for blending and creating amazing natural fragrances.

Artisan Perfumery
Author: Alec Lawless
Artisan Perfumery or Being Led by the Nose by Alec Lawless offers an insightful journey into the world of natural perfumery, blending historical context with practical guidance.

Homemade Perfume
Author: Anya McCoy
Homemade Perfume by Anya McCoy serves as a comprehensive guide for crafting natural, personalized fragrances. Drawing upon over 40 years of experience, McCoy provides step-by-step instructions for various extraction methods, including tincturing, infusing, distillation, and enfleurage.

The Museum of Scent
Author: Mandy Aftel
The Museum of Scent by Mandy Aftel offers an enchanting exploration of the history, artistry, and science of fragrance. Inspired by Mandy Aftel's museum, the Aftel Archive of Curious Scents, this captivating book combines stunning visuals with engaging narratives, delving into the origins and cultural significance of rare and exotic aromatic materials.

Working the Bench Volume 2
Author: Justine Crane
Working the Bench Volume II by Justine M. Crane serves as a comprehensive resource for both novice and intermediate practitioners of natural and botanical perfumery. This revised edition delves into formulation techniques, offering innovative approaches to the art of natural perfumery.

Australian Essential Oil Profiles
Author: Deby Atterby
As the title indicates, Australian Essential Oil Profiles focuses extensively on Australian essential oil profiles. Deby Atterby also provides a solid overview of Australian carrier oils, extracts and other materials produced from Australian botanicals. The history of Australian essential oils, bush medicine, distillation, safety and other relevant topics are also covered. Australian Essential Oil Profiles is well organized, beautifully formatted and is richly supplemented with numerous charts and full color botanical photos.

Aromatherapy and Women's Mental Health
Author: Pam Conrad
Aromatherapy and Women's Mental Health by Pam Conrad provides a clear, evidenced-based foundation for choosing essential oils and selecting best methods of use for supporting mental health.