Essential oils and fragrances
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Black Pepper Essential Oil - Piper nigrum
Black pepper (Piper nigrum) has a stimulating effect on the mind and body Often used in massage preparations for muscle tension and joint pain Gently warming and relaxing
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Myrtle Essential Oil - (Myrtus communis)
Myrtle (Myrtus communis) strengthens, warms and invigorates mind and spirit Excellent for the care of oily skin Tones and restores vitality to mature, dry and withered skin
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Myrrh Essential Oil - (Commiphora myrrha)
Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) calms and relaxes, and is often used in meditation Suitable for dry, cracked, sensitive and irritated skin Often used in hand creams and lotions
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Fennel Essential Oil - (Foeniculum vulgare)
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is suitable for oily, wilted and mature skin Traditionally used in skin care products In the summer months it acts as a natural protection against mosquitoes
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Chamomile Essential Oil - (Anthemis nobilis)
Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) is recommended in massage for muscle and joint problems Effective for tension, stress and insomnia Suitable for sensitive skin, eczema, acne and broken capillaries
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Cinnamon Essential Oil - Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) has a warming, strengthening, restorative and invigorating effect Effective in evaporators for easing the symptoms of colds Popular in aromatherapy thanks to its warm and stimulating aroma
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Patchouli Essential Oil - (Pogostemon cablin)
Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) is ideal for skin and body care Excellent for acne-prone skin, eczema and dermatitis Often used in cosmetic products for skin regeneration
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Benzoin Essential Oil - (Styrax benzoin)
Benzoin (Styrax benzoin) has a calming effect on the mind and helps relieve stress and tension Its sweet, warm aroma creates a feeling of security and comfort Blends beautifully with bergamot, coriander, cypress, juniper, lavender, lemon, myrrh, orange, rose and sandalwood
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Clove Essential Oil - (Eugenia caryophyllata)
Cloves (Eugenia caryophyllata) warm and invigorate Ease the effects of stress, tension, anxiety and insomnia Have a warming effect – suitable for massages with deep warming
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Pimento Essential Oil - (Pimenta dioica)
Allspice – (Pimenta dioica) is an excellent oil for boosting metabolism Boosts circulation and detoxifies Works with a mildly warming effect
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Cedar Essential Oil - (Cedrus atlantica)
Cedar (Cedrus atlantica) has a calming effect on the nervous system, nervousness and the respiratory tract Helps with dandruff and the care of blemish-prone skin Suitable for relaxation and often used in men's perfumes
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Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil - (Cananga odorata)
Ylang-Ylang (Cananga odorata) reduces the negative effects of stress Calms the body and improves well-being Suitable for relaxation and emotional balance
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Neroli Essential Oil - 5 % in avocado oil (Citrus aurantium flower oil)
Neroli (5% in avocado oil, Citrus aurantium flower oil) has a calming effect against stress and panic Effective for dry skin – restores moisture and firms the subcutaneous tissue Added to creams, masks, cleansing milks and toners
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Frankincense Essential Oil - (Boswellia carterii)
Frankincense (Boswellia carterii) supports respiratory health and relaxes Recommended for the care of mature skin – works against wrinkles and tones the skin Blends well with the essential oils of sandalwood, pelargonium and rose
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Sandalwood Essential Oil 20% - (Santalum album)
Sandalwood 20% (Santalum album) has a soothing and calming effect Recommended for respiratory and urinary problems, allergies and infections Effective in the care of acne, eczema and cracked, dry skin
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Rose Essential Oil - 5 % in avocado oil (Rosa damascena)
Rose - 5% in avocado oil (Rosa damascena) has a calming, mood-balancing effect Helps with PMS, stress and depression Excellent for facial care and mature skin – firms and calms the skin and restores its glow
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Aroma Herbal is a Slovenian brand of natural cosmetic products based on aromatherapy. We produce aromatherapy-based body products: natural massage oils, scrubs, baths, sauna oils, wraps, lotions, gels and exotic butters.
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Essential oils and fragrances – natural scents and fragrance compositions for aromatherapy, home and creating
Essential oils and fragrances are a category that people most often open when they want more than just “a nice scent”. Sometimes we look for support for well-being, at other times we want the home to smell clean and fresh, and at others we are making candles, soaps, bath products or cosmetics, where the scent is the detail that turns a product into an experience.
This section brings together three subcategories that cover practically all the most common needs in aromatic creating: essential oils, essential oil blends and fragrances.
If you want the pure plant character of an individual plant, choose essential oils. If you want a ready-made, balanced combination for a specific purpose, essential oil blends are the right choice. And if you are making products where a stable, long-lasting and recognisable scent is key, fragrances are the part of the range that opens up the most possibilities.
What falls under essential oils and fragrances
In practice these are three different types of fragrance raw materials, used in different ways.
Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts obtained by distillation or cold pressing. They have a distinct plant profile and are most often used in aromatic rituals, diffusing and in formulations where we want a natural plant signature.
Essential oil blends are ready-made synergies of several essential oils. The blends are deliberately composed to be balanced, user-friendly and aimed at a particular effect or mood.
Fragrances are perfume or scent compositions created for a stable, long-lasting scent in products and spaces. We usually choose them when making candles, soaps, room fresheners, massage oils or cosmetics, where the goal is above all a sensory experience and staying power.
What will you find here?
Essential oils
Essential oils are the choice when you want the authenticity of the plant, its pure scent and character. Every essential oil has its own aromatic profile, so people often collect them gradually. Essential oils are excellent for the diffuser, inhalations, aromatic baths and massages, always with proper dilution and responsible use.
The great advantage of individual essential oils is that you can put together combinations yourself, according to the season, mood, purpose or personal taste.
Essential oil blends
Blends are great if you want a quick solution without having to think about which oils would complement each other well. These are ready-made combinations in which the ratio between the oils is balanced and the aroma rounded.
Blends are often the first choice also because they are friendly for everyday use. When you want evening calm, morning energy, a feeling of freshness in the home or a more pleasant atmosphere while working, a blend is a simple way to achieve that without experimenting.
Fragrances
Fragrances are the category where the “scent aesthetics” of products begin. In practice this means we use them when we want a recognisable aroma that is stable and long-lasting in candles, soaps, room fresheners, massage blends or cosmetic formulations.
If essential oils bring a plant signature, fragrances open up a wider spectrum of scents and a more “perfume-like” feel, which is often key for products we create as gifts, for sale, or simply because we want a space to smell exactly the way we imagine it.
How to choose between essential oils, blends and fragrances
If you want a natural, plant aroma and use in a diffuser
Most often the right choice is essential oils or essential oil blends. Individual oils are more “precise” and specific, while blends are more convenient for everyday.
If you want a simple solution for the mood at home
Blends are the fastest route. With them the scent is already composed, so you just choose the purpose and use it.
If you make candles, soaps or products where the scent has to last
Fragrances are usually the most sensible choice, because they are made for staying power and a stable aroma in products.
If you want to personalise a product so that it has its own “signature”
The best combination is often a blend: a carrier fragrance as the main note and an essential oil as a natural detail, but always in line with the intended use and correct dosing.
Ways to use essential oils and fragrances
Essential oils and blends are most often used:
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in diffusers and aromatic rituals at home,
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for inhalations,
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in baths,
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in massage blends, always diluted with a plant oil,
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in DIY products where we want a natural plant aroma.
Fragrances are most often used:
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in candles and waxes,
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in room fresheners,
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in soaps and bath products,
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in massage oils,
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in cosmetic products where we want a stable and recognisable scent.
Aroma Herbal essential oils and fragrances – why choose us
With fragrance ingredients, the biggest difference is in how the product behaves in practice. Whether the scent is balanced or “cuts”, whether it holds in the finished product, whether it develops nicely, whether the user is happy to buy it again.
That is why our approach is simple: the range is put together to cover aromatherapy, creating an ambience and DIY products in a way that is useful, easy to understand and sensible. The category is built so that you can quickly choose the right direction, whether you are a beginner or have been creating for a long time.
Essential oils and fragrances as part of daily rituals
Scent is one of the quickest ways to change the mood. It can help you concentrate more easily, calm down, make your home feel more “yours”, or make the evening softer.
Essential oils and fragrances are therefore also great for small rituals: a few drops in the diffuser, a pleasant aroma in a massage oil, a scent in the bath, a fragrant room freshener or a candle that you light whenever you want to switch to a different pace.
Frequently asked questions about essential oils and fragrances
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What is the difference between essential oils and fragrances?
Essential oils are plant extracts, while fragrances are scent compositions intended for a stable and long-lasting scent in products and spaces. -
What are essential oil blends?
These are ready-made blends of several essential oils, composed to be balanced and suitable for easy use. -
Which is better for a diffuser: a single essential oil or a blend?
Both are good. A single oil is more specific, while a blend is easier for everyday use because it is already balanced. -
What should I choose for making candles: essential oils or fragrances?
In most cases fragrances are more suitable, because they are made for staying power and a stable aroma in waxes. -
Can I use essential oils on the skin?
You can, but always diluted in a plant oil and in appropriate concentrations. -
Can I use fragrances in cosmetics?
Yes, if they are intended for cosmetic use and we stick to the recommended doses. -
Can I mix essential oils and fragrances?
In some products this makes sense, but correct dosing and the intended use are important. -
How do we store essential oils and blends?
In a dark, cool place, tightly closed, protected from heat and light. -
How do we store fragrances?
Similarly to essential oils: stable, closed, away from direct light and heat. -
Who is this section best suited for?
For everyone who uses a diffuser, creates home rituals, makes candles, soaps or DIY cosmetics and wants quality aromatic ingredients for everyday or professional use.