NOTES
NOTES
The Properties of the Notes
- Top Notes-Top notes are light, fresh and evaporate quickly. It is the first scent that you are aware of in a blend and it is the first scent to leave the blend. Most of the citrus essential oils fall into this group.
- Middle Notes-Middle notes evaporate at a slower rate of speed and they are noted for adding stability to the top notes. The middle note is considered the body of the blend, and/or fragrance.
- Bottom Notes-Bottom notes are slow to evaporate. The fragrances of these essential oils are rich and full body. When used in a blend, the bottom notes take awhile for the scent to emerge, but once they do, they can linger for a long time. Use essential oils from this category sparingly.
Short Chart of Essential Oils and their Notes
| TOP notes | MIDDLE notes | BOTTOM notes |
| Basil | Bay | Balsam peru |
| Bergamot | Black Pepper | Cassia |
| Cajupet | Cardamom | Cedarwood |
| Coriander | Cinnamon | Clove |
| Eucalyptus | Chamomile | Frankincense |
| Grapefruits | Geranium | Ginger |
| Hyssop | Calendula | Jasmine |
| Lemon | Juniper | Myrrh |
| Lemongrass | Lavender | Neroli |
| Lime | Marjoram | Oakmoss |
| Mandarin | Melissa | Rose |
| Niaouli | Myrtle | Rosewood |
| Orange | Nutmeg | Sandalwood |
| Peppermint | Palma Rosa | Vervain |
| Petitgrain | Pine | Vanilla |
| Ravensara | Rosemary | Vetiver |
| Tea Tree | Spineward | Ylang Ylang |
| Thyme | Yarrow |
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The Mixing Ratio
The best blends for long term staying power are those that contain 3-2-1 notes.
This means you will use 3 drops of Top Notes to every 2 drops of Middle Notes to 1 drop of Base/Bottom Note.
You can then double this ratio to create a 6-4-2- blend.
